cherish
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"We cherish the memory of our special friendship with him in our hearts. King Harald served his country with love, pride, and conviction," said the family in a statement.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
We always have and continue to cherish our Jewish brothers and sisters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
You can find a ho-hum plea for unity in her answer, as well as a guarded concession that Thanksgiving is a holiday that the vast majority of Americans cherish.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
“We created a sense of family and every decision was made together. I know that doesn’t always happen. So I really tried to cherish every minute of it this season.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
“If I owned such a lovely statue, I’d never sell it. Or donate it either. I’d cherish it like a member of my own family,” Claudia preached.
From "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" by E.L. Konigsburg
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Adams is a curious sort, a player Clarke cherishes but who has never evoked major support among the Tartan Army.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2026
The singer unknowingly provided the soundtrack for that "first drive home that every parent cherishes".
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026
One small-business owner cherishes Mr. Diamond’s many sad songs, which he enjoys listening to on the anniversary of his wife’s death.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 24, 2025
Not that every child cherishes a potato come Halloween.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025
If there is any one amongst you who cherishes my freedom, Oliver Tambo cherishes it more, and I know that he would give his life to see me free.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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Shortly after that, Parton became one of America’s most cherished stars and the queen of holiday specials long before Mariah Carey laid claim to Christmas.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
Diana had made her two cherished boys promise to always stand by one other, but almost 30 years after her death they are no longer talking.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
While several albums by the Band have become cherished parts of the classic rock canon, Levon never raked in big money.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 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
The crier soon came, leading that man of song whom the Muse cherished; by her gift he knew the good of life, and evil—for she who lent him sweetness made him blind.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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Accepting that reality is helpful, as is cherishing what good moments they have.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 10, 2026
Music may be permitted to speak not of specifics but the essence of grief, a collective cherishing of existence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2025
What keeps the story sweet is the chemistry between Cannavale and Fitzgerald, who build a bond worth cherishing.
From New York Times ● May 30, 2024
Few Maidstone United players are cherishing the non-league club's FA Cup run more than Sam Bone.
From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2024
Retaining our humanity, cherishing our heritage, we fought the depravity of the Nazis with subtle forms of resistance.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
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