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Adjective
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Reserved, caring and joyous Shirley worked in construction on a work site near the street corner where he was murdered, Cornelius Burnett, his brother, told the Herald.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
24 Jan. 2025 -
My brother, Stephen, has been a caring presence throughout my life.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But Manhattan, which stars Mariel Hemingway, Diane Keaton, and Meryl Streep, is perhaps the most whimsically affectionate and viscerally stirring.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
25 Jan. 2025
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Golden retrievers are known for their affectionate and agreeable temperament, but Buddy and Bruno's relationship stands out as a testament to the emotional bonds that dogs can form when living together.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Every child deserves the opportunity to grow up in a stable and loving home, and every parent deserves the chance to provide that environment without the shadow of systemic bias looming over them.—
Jumara Perry,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Jan. 2025
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In a short time, my relationship with my mom has gotten more loving and more fun.—
Sara Sidner,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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In some cases, like his calls to deport millions of undocumented immigrants, Mr. Trump has promised changes that many of his most adoring fans in Europe have stopped well short of.—
Jim Tankersley,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Having a constant loving, happy, and adoring presence makes Kirk’s solo road trips feel far from lonely.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
29 Aug. 2024
Adjective
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This guiding principle has been instrumental in shaping the firm’s success and its reputation for compassionate advocacy.—
William Jones,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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Being compassionate with yourself will give you more answers.—
Gillian Mohney,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But few discouraging words were heard about Sosa at the Cubs Convention, which is made up of a kinder, gentler group of fans, and a higher percentage of children who think of Sosa and Clark the Cub as similar mythical characters.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps the coming years will be kinder to these efforts.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Your husband should’ve been more considerate about that.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
26 Dec. 2024
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Two people being very considerate, and a soft place for each other to land.—
Sonia Granados,
People.com,
20 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Without truly understanding who resides in these communities, educators and policymakers cannot adequately address students’ needs.—
Darren Dubose,
The Conversation,
9 Jan. 2025
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Thank you to Drew Cordeiro, TJ Crawford & Love Doug for being so understanding and prioritizing my health & wellness.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Jan. 2025
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