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
He warned of a risk of "far-reaching consequences for the principles of democracy and rule of law which the Pakistani people hold dear".
From Barron's ● Nov. 30, 2025
"AI is here to stay, to gatekeep its capability would be against the beliefs I hold dear about art," he said.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2025
“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
Perhaps the most important question one would need to ask of oneself is, Do I hold dear these things?
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
