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dearly

ADVERB
extremely
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ADVERB
lovingly
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The company, Wildcat Contractors, has yet to be paid and has had to tap reserves to help cover the errant $545,000 it dearly wants.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

"This would be a fabulous tribute to Lindsey, who loved her dearly!"

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

We regularly babysit our granddaughter and love her dearly.

From MarketWatch Jul. 1, 2026

Facing one of the toughest schedules in the nation, USC missed Watkins dearly.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

“That is an uncommon advantage, and uncommon I hope it will continue, for it would be a great loss to me to have many such acquaintances. I dearly love a laugh.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen




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