near and dear
idiom
: very close in relationship
friends who are near and dear
my nearest and dearest friend
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Related Story The Western way is also near and dear to Shpall.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 July 2024
Ralph Lauren is returning to the runway Sept. 5, kicking off New York Fashion Week with a destination show in a place near and dear to his heart: the Hamptons.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 1 July 2024
New York holds a very near and dear place in my heart.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024
The show focused on topics near and dear to Angelenos, like earthquakes and the paranormal.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 May 2024
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 July 2024
Ralph Lauren is returning to the runway Sept. 5, kicking off New York Fashion Week with a destination show in a place near and dear to his heart: the Hamptons.
—Booth Moore, WWD, 1 July 2024
New York holds a very near and dear place in my heart.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024
The show focused on topics near and dear to Angelenos, like earthquakes and the paranormal.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 10 May 2024
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