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dearly

ADVERB
extremely
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ADVERB
lovingly
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“I love Lane. I’ll miss him dearly and I wish him the best,” Siranni said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

His seat will always be reserved at Wigan, and he will be dearly missed but certainly not forgotten.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

The company, Wildcat Contractors, has yet to be paid and has had to tap reserves to help cover the errant $545,000 it dearly wants.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026

She dearly longed to accompany the midwife, but still being Brainless Brat, she was afraid to ask.

From "The Midwife's Apprentice" by Karen Cushman




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