harbored
Example Sentences
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This confirms fears that Iran has harbored for weeks or months.
From Barron's ● Feb. 28, 2026
The facility’s namesake harbored no illusions that his donation might one day turn the downtrodden Hoosiers into the country’s top team.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026
Grace had harbored ambitions of succeeding her husband but was sidelined by Mnangagwa's supporters.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2025
Benoist, known for her roles on “Supergirl” and “Glee,” grew up watching “Dawson’s Creek” and had harbored a childhood crush on Van Der Beek.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2025
For years, the chemist harbored a bitter resentment of Lawrence, who had plainly dumped the task of firing him in Cooksey’s lap and absented himself from the Rad Lab while the deed was done.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
