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Closer to home, securing a deal in Venezuela would endear Exxon to President Trump, who is pushing for U.S. energy companies to invest $100 billion to repair the country’s dilapidated oil-and-gas infrastructure.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026

This marketing strategy naturally didn’t endear him to others in his industry, since it implied that they were moving too fast and in the process breaking things.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026

As one can imagine, this does nothing to endear Carol to Laxmi.

From Salon ● Nov. 26, 2025

However, roses on my birthday, coinciding with the anniversary of our infamous sailing date and our exchanges of “I love you,” did endear him to me.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2025

Luke went over to the ancient television and turned the knob, hoping it would endear Toby to the idea of staying put.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss

"There's something about blue that's calming, it endears trust without being too in your face. It's fashion diplomacy," says Kwei.

From BBC ● Dec. 26, 2025

The hothead look isn’t necessarily a good one - though Sirianni endears himself to Eagles fans when he barks at visiting fans.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 26, 2023

What endears you to me is your response to those people.

From Salon ● Nov. 6, 2023

But it’s the seriousness with which Rodriguez treats the preparation, how hard he plays and how he performs endears himself to teammates.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 18, 2022

But there is about him a subtle charm that endears him to all who know him.

From Mrs. Geoffrey by Duchess

Little of Zhu’s effort endeared him to China’s traditional power structure, but he was the reform camp’s standard-bearer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

Obama endeared himself to voters, especially younger ones, by coming off as the cool college professor who manages to sound erudite without being condescending.

From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026

Years later, she endeared herself to the public when she appeared in 2010 on the BBC's "Strictly Come Dancing" show where celebrities with no dance experience are paired with a professional partner.

From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026

Ten years ago, Willis endeared himself to the nation with a heart-warming run from qualifying to a second-round tie against one of the greatest players of all time.

From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026

I ain’t at all endeared to the friendliness between Jackson and Katherine.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland

The head of the AMC cinema chain, Adam Aron, posted on X and then deleted a message describing the couple's vows as "long, entertaining, personal, charming, emotional, irreverent and endearing."

From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026

That demand for endearing imperfection is also helping to sustain one of the country's oldest papermaking traditions.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

Even as an endearing lack of flashiness drives tens of millions of domestic memberships, affection for Costco can’t be explained by its perceived grit or value alone.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026

Their wide-eyed optimism and curiosity is endearing and even motivating.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026

Jean wiped her eyes with the back of her hand and left another endearing streak of dirt.

From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry