affections

Example Sentences

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Madrid’s affections are mainly split between Real and Atlético.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

Not surprisingly, his affections weren’t returned, but the humbling experience taught him several career-defining lessons.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

Raymond’s drifting affections aren’t easy to grapple with, but the pain comes with life, and Cécile hasn’t lived enough of it to understand that.

From Salon • May 2, 2025

Photos of Pochettino sharing a coffee with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy, that went viral on social media last week, served only to amplify affections among supporters who pine for his return.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2025

His soul overflowed with ardent affections, and his friendship was of that devoted and wondrous nature that the worldly-minded teach us to look for only in the imagination.

From "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley