cherish
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For many families, Ms. Manning reminds us, “a love of reading stemming from a World War II veteran” is a legacy passed down from those who learned to cherish books during their time of service.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
"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
“We will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it grows!”
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
As much as Anthrax cherish being one of the “Big Four” — Metallica, Megadeth, Slayer and Anthrax — playing a 35-minute set well before dark is a great way to reach new listeners.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026
“If I owned such a lovely statue, I’d never sell it. Or donate it either. I’d cherish it like a member of my own family,” Claudia preached.
From "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg
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Ojai loves pushing boundaries, but it also, rightly, cherishes its proud past.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
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
Nearly four decades later it’s not so much the victories or the medals she cherishes, but rather the impact it made on others.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 1, 2026
It is a relationship he prizes and cherishes.
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2026
If there is any one amongst you who cherishes my freedom, Oliver Tambo cherishes it more, and I know that he would give his life to see me free.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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In a victim statement read to the court, Hussain's mother Nasreen Akhtar said he was a "beloved son and cherished brother, a loyal friend and light in all our lives".
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026
Budget strains in Methuen, a city of about 55,000 near the New Hampshire border, spurred a debate about putting cherished programs like middle-school band and elementary-school science on the chopping block.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
For U.S. workers, Social Security is a cherished benefit.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 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
His fellow planters cherished him as a visionary for being the first in the region to switch to cotton, leading the profitable charge.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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Accepting that reality is helpful, as is cherishing what good moments they have.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 10, 2026
Her Taiwanese heritage and my Swedish background have cemented a foundation that grows and flourishes beyond all barriers, cherishing what SoCal and the world have to offer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 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
She said she had time to read books, talk to her family and she was cherishing a different life to a city career.
From BBC ● Jan. 3, 2024
Retaining our humanity, cherishing our heritage, we fought the depravity of the Nazis with subtle forms of resistance.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
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