Affection in example sentence

He was exactly formed to engage Marianne's heart, for with all this, he joined not only a captivating person, but a natural ardour of mind which was now roused and increased by the example of her own, and which recommended him to her affection beyond every thing else.

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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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