à fond
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The stranger gives a wistful smile, like she’s savoring a fond memory.
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“I shall wear my royal costume again in the morning, to board whatever magnificent ship bound for England the clerk has booked passage on,” she thought, giving the cherub a fond pat on the cheek.
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She swept them all into a fond embrace.
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He reached out to clasp her in a fond hug.
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The nursery at Ashton Place was a pleasant room, well stocked with books and toys, not to mention a fond and dedicated governess, but Penelope had no intention of turning it into a PIE—a Permanent Incorrigible Enclosure from which there was no chance of escape.
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