How to Use liking in a Sentence

liking

noun
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  • Frame them to your liking and hang them proudly in your living room, den, or game room.
    — Mark Stock, Men's Health, 7 Sep. 2022
  • If this is the case, then the Roth IRA may be more to your liking.
    — Chris Carosa, Forbes, 25 Aug. 2022
  • Cover and cook just until the whites are opaque and the cheese has browned, about 1 minute — or until the egg is done to your liking.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022
  • Fowler had a change of caddies and putters and finally started to see some putts fall, though still not enough to his liking.
    — Doug Ferguson, BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2022
  • If at any point the grits get very thick and are still too toothsome for your liking, simply add more liquid and continue cooking.
    — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the edges of the garlic bread are golden and the center is done to your liking.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2022
  • Until the effects are potent enough for your liking, gradually increase the dosage by 0.5 grams at a time.
    — Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2024
  • The pair initially met because of Wang’s parents and took a particular liking to each other.
    — Andrew Blankstein, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2024
  • Martin is an option in the running game, while the receivers progressed in early August to Kyle’s liking.
    — Matt Goul, cleveland, 17 Aug. 2022
  • Since the Fourth of July is known for big, bold, colorful displays—personalize each project to your liking.
    — Kit Selzer, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Simply add a name and pick from several different designs to customize this wooden ornament to your liking.
    — Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 16 Aug. 2022
  • For one reason or another, Jennifer really took a liking to me on American Idol.
    — Pia Toscano, Billboard, 18 Aug. 2022
  • People who are accustomed to an especially thick, high-GSM towel may find this option to be a little too thin for their liking.
    — Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2022
  • The other one, which is in the news right now, is perhaps China will be tempted to use military force to reorder the Western Pacific to its liking.
    — CBS News, 10 Aug. 2022
  • If cruising street spots is more to your liking, the ShredSpots app covers the stairs, curbs, ditches, and ledges that many skaters consider skateboarding's natural terrain.
    — Mike Senese, Wired, 15 Aug. 2022
  • The whole yacht can be tweaked to your liking, in fact.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2023
  • The heroic duo get help from Princess Peach, to whom the King Koopa takes a liking.
    — Jessica Wang, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2023
  • Here's how to find new songs and artists so your 2023 wrapup is more to your liking.
    — PCMAG, 29 Nov. 2022
  • Still, wage gains of that level are too high for the Fed’s liking.
    — Christopher Rugaber, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Still, wage gains of that level are still too high for the Fed’s liking.
    — Christopher Rugaber, BostonGlobe.com, 14 Feb. 2023
  • So choose items that will be cooked to your liking at roughly the same time.
    — Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2023
  • If it’s not done to your liking, turn the soup back on and simmer a minute or two more.
    — Julia O'Malley, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Add two of the steaks and saute for 5 to 7 minutes, or until cooked to your liking.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2023
  • The weather wasn’t quite cold enough for Pittman’s liking.
    — Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 19 Nov. 2022
  • Try a top with a rose appliqué that pops out to your liking.
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 3 July 2024
  • Baylor does a good job in keeping the pace to its liking.
    — Dallas News, 30 Jan. 2023
  • Add the eggs and cook to your liking. To serve, place about 3/4 cup of the greens onto each serving plate.
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Once the texture of the soup is to your liking, taste it for seasoning.
    — Michael A. Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 July 2023
  • The pair went on a date and took an instant liking to each other.
    — Kaitlin Stevens, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
  • Here are some recipes from our database for a range of iced teas, or read these tips from Becky Krystal about how to make a batch that is just to your liking.
    — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 24 June 2024

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