Sentence examples for Win affection from inspiring English sources

He simply didn't have the stamina and firmness of purpose to rule effectively and win affection.

But it is also a treasure: an odd, flawed, but nonetheless beautifully handmade object as apt to win affection as to provoke annoyance".

Maybe the truth Pinocchio has to admit is that he was willing to lie to get what he wanted – and every time he lies, he does it only to win affection.

Playing "hard to get" is a tricky, dangerous, and somewhat sleazy way to win affection.

It is not uncommon for parents to win affection and effectively control their child's behavior by using a reward system or by giving him or her whatever he or she desires.

The king has won affection and respect during his term.

But Theresa May has finally won affection — from young Chinese social media users.

Sir Larry made it his own and won affection and plaudits from Nazis and non-Nazis alike".

There is also a winning affection for the nineteenth-century novel in Shoptaw's project: she clearly loves "Middlemarch," and feels enriched by having read it.

He had little idea then that he would be here two years later, winning affection and respect as a rookie in an NBA locker room.

He also has won affection from Broadway, since "Late Night" has made an effort to have stars of the stage appear, including nightly numbers from musicals one week last year.