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Old 18-May-2009, 20:06
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Smile Usage of the word Harbor

Hi all,
I am little confused with the usage of word 'HARBOR' in the below sentence.

'the Couple harbored the dream of getting married'

is it a correct sentence?

if not kindly explain and tell me the right sentence with the same meaning.

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Old 18-May-2009, 20:39
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Default Re: Usage of the word Harbor

It is perfectly correct:

harbour (HAVE IN MIND) UK, US harbor
verb [T]
to have in mind a thought or feeling, usually over a long period:
He's been harbouring a grudge against her ever since his promotion was refused.
There are those who harbour suspicions about his motives.
Powell remains non-committal about any political ambitions he may harbour.

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