darling

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The Azzurri, as they are known, have emerged as the unlikely darlings of the WBC, writes Jared Diamond.

From The Wall Street Journal

Team Italy became an unlikely darling of the WBC, sweeping the opening round and upsetting the U.S. to become one of three undefeated teams.

From The Wall Street Journal

‘Of course you’ll come back, my darling girl. As soon as it’s safe. Papa and I will be counting the days.’

From Literature

He addressed her as “darling,” and later, “sweet pet,” and “sugar plum”; he thought her “loveable.”

From Literature

That marks a reversal for the industry, which became a Wall Street darling thanks to pricey subscriptions, minimal capital expenditures and strong profit margins.

From The Wall Street Journal