sorely

Example Sentences

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His height, passing and shot-blocking expertise was sorely missed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

"I counted him as a friend and a decent, principled and kind man. My brutha you will be sorely missed. RIP"

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

What would be really valuable is if these private, high-cost, higher-learning institutions partner and brand themselves with two-year trade schools to create even better, accredited programs for the trades—which are sorely lacking today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

An ideal future for Morakinyo would be to develop ecotourism -- sorely lacking in Nigeria, despite its rich wildlife -- and possibly generate funds from carbon credits.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

The glasses are quite remarkable, but I still sorely miss having the use of my left ear.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins