cherish
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"All of the children had such bright futures ahead of them," the family statement said, adding: "We cherish the short time we shared with them."
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
The KMT, in its statement to The Wall Street Journal, said Cheng’s attendance at the memorial was meant “to remember history, cherish peace, and prevent cross-strait relations from ever descending into war again.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
“We will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it grows!”
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
In his resignation letter, Wright said of his voluntary position, “I will always be proud of the years I spent serving this community. I will always cherish the relationships I have built.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026
I cherish my own freedom dearly, but I care even more for your freedom.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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Adams is a curious sort, a player Clarke cherishes but who has never evoked major support among the Tartan Army.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
The singer unknowingly provided the soundtrack for that "first drive home that every parent cherishes".
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026
And in a must-read essay, he writes that it’s a role he cherishes, but one that also has taken a physical, financial and mental toll.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 29, 2025
In an era that cherishes rags-to-success tales of talent and grit, Cheney’s humble and rocky start goes surprisingly unremarked.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2025
Instead of buying Pa a coffeemaker that would have to be replaced within a year, Ma made him an I love you, Diego mug that he cherishes.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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"He absolutely loved working with his supportive police colleagues, and he cherished everyday family life and spending time with our friends," says Louisa.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
A place that had a distinctive and cherished identity before the fire, mixed race and mixed income, still doesn’t know what its new identity will be.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026
The researchers emphasize that the archaeological evidence cannot establish whether these dogs were cherished pets, working animals, or animals with other roles in Wari society.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
Debs was born in 1855 in Terre Haute, Ind., to French immigrant parents who read to him from Victor Hugo and cherished the ideals of the French Revolution.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
The snowfall obliterated the borders between the fields and made Kabuo Miyamoto’s long- cherished seven acres indistinguishable from the land that surrounded them.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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Unlike before, when I had been rushing to my appointment, I walked a bit more slowly, cherishing the sun as it grazed my skin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2026
Accepting that reality is helpful, as is cherishing what good moments they have.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 10, 2026
Although I love a classic recipe, I wanted baking inspiration that would make me rethink everything I knew about the ones I grew up cherishing.
From Salon ● Dec. 13, 2025
What keeps the story sweet is the chemistry between Cannavale and Fitzgerald, who build a bond worth cherishing.
From New York Times ● May 30, 2024
He didn’t grasp it yet—at least not consciously—but he no longer was, and he had a whole new set of fears to discover: the ones that come with cherishing someone you’re very likely to lose.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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