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sorely

[sawr-lee, sohr-] / ˈsɔr li, ˈsoʊr- /


ADVERB
badly
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“As a nation we’re sorely uneducated when it comes to financial literacy,” said Daniel Milan, managing partner at Cornerstone Financial Services.

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

With the yield on 2-year Treasury notes hitting its highest level in over a year, clients will be sorely tempted to move cash out of bank accounts.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

Ben Earl and Freeman were both close to claiming clever kicks ahead with the tryline close at hand, with Jack van Poortvliet bringing some of the zip that was sorely absent in Johannesburg.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

Trump expressed his condolences on Wednesday and said Willis will be sorely missed.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 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




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