hold dear
Example Sentences
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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
For one, they’ve continued to show up where they believe counts the most, in the communities they hold dear to their heart.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 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
