harbored

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When the trees of the Singer Tract were at last clear-cut beginning in 1937, however, the wolves it had harbored were shot on sight, as they were when the leases of other refuges expired.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

He occasionally told colleagues he harbored a desire to become a late night talk show host or a forum where he could work in a more conversational style.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

This confirms fears that Iran has harbored for weeks or months.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

Grace had harbored ambitions of succeeding her husband but was sidelined by Mnangagwa's supporters.

From BBC • Oct. 2, 2025

Gone was any hope I had harbored of searching for my table-book.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood