cherished
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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
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
Last Saturday morning, dozens of families set up their canopies for the annual Chavez Ravine community picnic, bringing photo albums and other cherished keepsakes to display table side.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
"I won't stand by while these cherished local spaces disappear, replaced by boarded-up windows and 'For Sale' signs," he wrote.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
Cora thought of her garden back on Randall, the plot she cherished.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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