terribly

Example Sentences

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Two weeks before, unforgettably terribly, there had been a unicorn foal, pure gold, stillborn.

From Literature

“I imagine thieves require appropriate footwear. But I might steal a bit of food right now. I’m terribly hungry.”

From Literature

“The Traitors” is a social game, so when Funches’ early big swing at another contestant misses terribly, the rest of the players instantly ostracize him.

From Salon

Domestically, it is also notable that while the economy continues to outperform, and the labor market remains broadly resilient to layoffs, consumers aren’t feeling terribly buoyant.

From Barron's

While she wasn’t terribly concerned with the right to vote, she was fiery about a woman’s right to financial independence.

From The Wall Street Journal