| He discovers that all the ideas and concepts he revered and held dear are not agreed upon by all people. |
| They never really believed in the idea of the socialist, classless society, or even in the individual rights held dear by liberalism. |
| It is in those moments when we face our fears that laughter is especially welcome, and comic and tender memories are held dear. |
| It looked a mess, buildings trashed and fires burning all that the townspeople held dear. |
| Anyone who has read the Bronte Sisters knows the kind of high-flown passion the Victorians held dear. |
| He was always such a strength in supporting us, not pulling back on things we held dear and believed in. |
