cherished
Example Sentences
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A favorite spot for movie and TV filming, it has survived earthquakes, a notorious shooting and other natural disasters, But early Monday, a fire ripped through the district, destroying some of its most cherished landmarks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2026
Parton became famous to a new generation not as a country singer or movie star but as “The Book Lady,” a designation she cherished.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
While several albums by the Band have become cherished parts of the classic rock canon, Levon never raked in big money.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
"I won't stand by while these cherished local spaces disappear, replaced by boarded-up windows and 'For Sale' signs," he wrote.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
A thousand generations of men and women who had cherished the land gave power to his voice.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
