Affection in example sentence

We had many family quarrels about it, and they began in time to grow up to a dangerous height; for as I was quite estranged form my husband (as he was called) in affection, so I took no heed to my words, but sometimes gave him language that was provoking; and, in short, strove all I could to bring him to a parting with me, which was what above all things in the world I desired most.

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I was overwhelmed with love and affection for my wife, with deep, deep gratitude that we had what appeared to be a healthy child.

But what I felt towards the child at that moment was deep affection, but nothing like what I feel for him now, five years later.

First of all, please remember I'm completely politically correct, and I mean everything with great affection.

You have a relatively economically efficient solution, but one that actually meets with public approval and even a small degree of affection, rather than being seen as bastardy.

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