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dearly

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

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

The African team took the lead and had chances to extend it, but ultimately paid dearly for squandering those opportunities.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 4, 2026

We regularly babysit our granddaughter and love her dearly.

From MarketWatch Jul. 1, 2026

“Hitler’s crusade in the East,” as Mr. Hargreaves calls it, cost Germany dearly.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

But whereas the wretched Io had to pay dearly for the distinction, Europa was exceedingly fortunate.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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