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The unabashed, idiosyncratic freedom that Gladys exudes is likely part of what has endeared her to audiences.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

Poland’s military spending has endeared it to both its neighbors on NATO’s eastern flank and to President Trump, who wants to see Europe take care of more of its own security needs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 13, 2025

Jonsson has endeared Andy to the audience enough for future writers to expand his potential to shift course from an old story told too many times.

From Salon • Aug. 26, 2024

In many ways the lack of bulging muscles or six-pack has endeared him to the British public.

From BBC • May 16, 2024

Her insanity has never assumed a violent or unmanageable character, and her sweet and gentle nature has endeared the unhappy lady to all her attendants.

From The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 47, September 30, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls by Bishop, Julia Truitt