awfully

Example Sentences

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The refrain “I was just doing my job” wears thin awfully fast.

From Slate • Mar. 16, 2026

It's an Old Firm derby, but not as we've known it for an awfully long time.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

The U.S. debt market has been awfully steady lately.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

But after standing at the counter and getting no service or nods of recognition for what felt like an awfully long time—long enough for me to take note—I left.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Besides, it was awfully hard to be glum when Clara was around, ghost or not.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland