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Bede's School said the care and safety of its pupils remained its "highest priority" and that Phelps's actions did not reflect "the high professional standards we hold dear".

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

Having helped give ramen and Korean cuisine the fine-dining treatment over the last 20 years, David Chang of Momofuku understands the stakes when working with foods that people hold dear.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 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

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




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