take a liking to
Example Sentences
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Most rents routinely climb over $4,000 a month—we were fortunate enough to find a slightly lower rate during the pandemic and our landlord seemed to take a liking to us.
From Slate • Jan. 20, 2024
"I've been chased into a tree by a white rhino here because I went in on foot, and one didn't take a liking to me, and she stormed me."
From Salon • Dec. 25, 2021
Hybrid striped bass are fair on rattletraps moving in schools and seem to take a liking to deeper coves.
From Washington Times • Sep. 16, 2020
When you can’t follow what’s happening and you don’t take a liking to the characters, there’s plenty else to look at.
From Washington Post • Jun. 14, 2018
Maybe Hoede would take a liking to him.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
