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
Savoie is projected to go higher, however, and is the more likely candidate at No. 4 if the Kraken take a liking to the WHL pair.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 5, 2022
"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
“You children get going. May the good Lord take a liking to you, but not too soon! Here’s a bit of food—oranges and biscuits and a little salt pork.”
From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper
