hold dear
Example Sentences
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He and his associates, most notably Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, took potshots at every opportunity, insulting virtually every value their European counterparts hold dear.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026
"You are a leader deeply committed to the values we hold dear, democracy, the rules-based international order and respect. This is the leadership we need in today's world."
From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026
“Our water infrastructure must be emergency-ready, every day. Anything less puts everything we hold dear at risk.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2025
Why, then, would you invite someone like that — someone who has insulted you and threatened to take all you hold dear — into your home?
From Salon • Jun. 12, 2025
Thinking about the suffering of those you hold dear can reduce you to tears; in fact, you could spend the whole day crying.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
