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The man held it cherishingly as one of many lovely memories that stretched from this river bank in a strange land back through the years, a link in the long chain.

From The Emigrant Trail by Bonner, Geraldine

Then, looking round to make sure we were alone in the sage-brush, he drew from his pocket, cherishingly, a little shining pistol.

From Lin McLean by Wister, Owen

So unpardonable, indeed, that left to herself, she might have despaired of forgiveness, and returned to it cherishingly, seven times worse than before.

From Hubert's Wife A Story for You by Lee, Minnie Mary