liked
Americanadjective
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They found a home they liked for $215,000 which was previously listed as a rental.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
I took all these classes, and just to see what I liked, because I just wanted to be funny for my friends.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
The gift, and the parliamentary investigation into it, attracted more attention than the party would have liked in recent months, distracting from its policy announcements on immigration and welfare.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
“Sometimes I’m scared away when they put the whole anchovy on top of the salad, but I actually was surprised how much I liked this one. It adds some salt.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
“I liked hearing it. Pa is the only name I’ve had for my father.”
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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