dearer

Example Sentences

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"Of course Gaza is dearer than here, but there, there is no home left, nothing."

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

“The freedom I had before the money was paid was dearer to me,” Ms. Jacobs wrote.

From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2023

“She will be dearer than my children because she will keep the memory alive of her father, mother and siblings.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 20, 2023

"We knew it was going to get dearer but how can you stop doing it? The two charities, they're not going to stop," he said.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2022

“I’m going very fast, and he’s getting dearer every minute,” added Jo to herself, then with a mental shake she entered into the business with an energy that was pleasant to behold.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott