cherished
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Her former school, Assumption Grammar in Ballynahinch, County Down, said it was "deeply saddened and heartbroken" by the death of its "cherished past pupil".
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
It’s designed to honor the memory of cherished animal companions that have passed away, and all Zoo guests may participate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026
Budget strains in Methuen, a city of about 55,000 near the New Hampshire border, spurred a debate about putting cherished programs like middle-school band and elementary-school science on the chopping block.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
For U.S. workers, Social Security is a cherished benefit.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
A simple but unusual thing, it had been a gift from Kira’s father, and Katrina had cherished it as a kind of talisman.
From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry
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