cherished
Example Sentences
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“The Hollywood Bowl is one of Los Angeles County’s most cherished public assets,” Barger said, “and every resident should have the opportunity to experience the joy, inspiration, and sense of community that it offers.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 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
Like many Emersonians, the elder Alcott was a vegetarian who cherished animal welfare.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
The judge recognised how traumatic Atticus' death had been for his family, adding: "His life was ended before it really began. He was very much loved and cherished during his very short life."
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
She had never really used it; she remembered how she had astonished the visitors by reading every letter straight off, but she had cherished the gift for its delicate craftsmanship.
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
