He was one of the few members of the civilian administration held in genuine public affection.

By this time I held the old man in real and warm affection.

The building had been held in great affection by the people who had used it.

It would be good to see if Alaric still holds me in affection.

The only person he holds in affection is his mama.

They had both been women in the public eye, well respected, and held in great affection.

Steve is still held in great affection at the County Ground.

His memory is held in worshipful reverence and affection by the French.

At college he was held in great affection and esteem by his fellow students.

"I hold him in great affection, and not only because he saved my life."