fond of
idiom
1
: having a liking for or love of (someone or something) : doing (something) a lot
I'm fond of skiing.
She grew quite fond of him.
2
: doing (something) a lot
She's fond of asking silly questions.
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Along with audiences — the movie has a 77 percent audience score on Rotten Tomatoes (compared to a 44 percent critics score) and airs regularly on cable TV — Hudson and McConaughey remain fond of the project.
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 14 May 2024
Like their sensuous planetary ruler, Venus, Taurus is fond of their creature comforts, often indulging their children with delicious meals, gentle affection, and a cozy living space.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 14 May 2024
Like their sensuous planetary ruler, Venus, Taurus is fond of their creature comforts, often indulging their children with delicious meals, gentle affection, and a cozy living space.
—Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
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“Fond of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fond%20of. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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