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How to use the word Affection in a Sentence?

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This is a marriage of convenience, not of affection, not of love … where they intersect is pushing back against the United States and our influence around the world, they’d like to change the rules of the game, and in each other, they see a useful foil.

John Kirby

Found on CNN
1 year ago

People have to structure their lives around the absence of other human beings, they [prisoners in solitary confinement] go for years on end without touching anyone with affection.

Craig Haney

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Never express too much love, affection, care to someone, because it is human tendency to underestimate anything that free of cost.

Daniel cherry

added by danielc.59492
1 year ago

The answering machine recorded the first three minutes of the conversation, now imagine the Princess of Wales calling you late at night while you were watching television with a family friend. You could hear the affection as they spoke to each other. Diana is almost giggly and shy. George was flattered. But neither of them could let their hair down with each other.

James Gavin

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

If equal affection cannot be, let the more loving one be me.

unknown

added by unochickie
1 year ago

Australians hold Queen Elizabeth in respect and affection, even as the bond between our nations is no longer what it was at the dawn of her reign, it’s no longer parent and young upstart. We stand as equals. More importantly, we stand as friends.

Anthony Albanese

Found on FOX News
1 year ago

Wow ! I am amazed at the kindness and affection I have received.

Weslee Wells

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

It will have the opposite effect of what we would want for kids, rather than the physical affection being comforting and reassuring, it becomes anxiety-provoking.

Lisa Damour

Found on CNN
2 years ago

Some children are more comfortable seeking affection. Other children are really looking for people to pick up on their cues and signals, like when they might be distressed or frustrated, a really important ingredient in children feeling safety and security is actually just having people attend to those cues.

Sheri Madigan

Found on CNN
2 years ago

I would like to express my thanks to you all for your support. I remain eternally grateful for, and humbled by, the loyalty and affection that you continue to give me, and when, in the fullness of time, Prince Charles becomes King, I know you will give Prince Charles and Prince Charles wife Camilla the same support that you have given me ; and it is my sincere wish that, when that time comes, Camilla will be known as Queen Consort as she continues her own loyal service.

The Queen

Found on CNN
2 years ago

I can not get my mind around what I've done in my life to deserve this kind of affection.

Peter Scolari

Found on CNN
2 years ago

For every day that this colossal injustice is allowed to continue, Julian’s situation grows increasingly desperate, julian has been denied the love and affection of his family for so long. Julian and the kids will never get this time back. This shouldn’t be happening.

Stella Moris

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

My family’s affection for the Royal Navy is well known, and as I saw the work taking place here today, I was thinking of myGrandfather, The Duke of Edinburgh, he would have been fascinated and very excited to see such advances in skills and technology being put into practice.

Prince William

Found on FOX News
2 years ago

When we give with love and affection, we complete what we were sent for in this world.

Sipho P Nkosi

added by SIPHO P NKOSI
2 years ago

I have a lot of affection to get, and sometimes I'm a little overbearing

Dove Cameron

added by Black_Baddie
2 years ago

In this scenario, I looked at animals that traditionally are domestic animals that you keep in your house, animals that you develop affection for, i don’t mean any disrespect to ferrets, but let them argue on their own merits.

Republican Rep. Daryl Abbas

Found on FOX News
3 years ago

The mind is everything. What you think you become. You yourself, as much anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.

Buddha

added by ValidVibes
3 years ago

This is a great franchise with a great history that's beloved in history and it deserves a name that reflects the affection that we feel for the team.

Muriel Bowser

Found on CNN
3 years ago

I wanted my mom around because she was my best friend. I wanted my kids to have that love and affection she gave me, now they'll never have that.

Shatifia Cooke

Found on CNN
3 years ago

During the past couple of weeks, theyve since started showing real signs of affection for each other. As Fern isnt in heat at the moment, we cant put it down to lust! So consequently, we think its genuine love and that gave us an idea, i remarked to Chris: Wouldnt it be funny if they got married, considering theres no weddings going on?

Heather Vincent

Found on FOX News
3 years ago

During the past couple of weeks, they’ve since started showing real signs of affection for each other. As Fern isn’t in heat at the moment, we can’t put it down to lust.

Heather Vincent

Found on FOX News
3 years ago

With the necessities of social distancing meaning fewer people having to look after more horses, Lewis and Fern have spent more time together than usual, during the past couple of weeks, they’ve since started showing real signs of affection for each other. As Fern isn’t in heat at the moment, we can’t put it down to lust.

Heather Vincent

Found on FOX News
3 years ago

With everything going on, obviously my heart is with the frontline workers and the healthcare providers, and giving them my absolute love and affection, and feeling the weight of what's happening. But at the same time, I'm feeling very blessed that I've had this time to stop and pause, being on tour for three months and traveling and starting a business, it's a lot. So to be able to be home, and stop and pause, and look inward, and connect back to Julianne Hough has been glorious.

Julianne Hough

Found on CNN
4 years ago

You, as much as anybody else in the entire universe, deserve your love, your affection and your respect. Until you value yourself, no-one else will. Never be bullied into silence. Love yourself first, and everything else will fall into line.

Matthew Dube (at weed thumb)

added by At weed thumb
4 years ago

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