dearly

Example Sentences

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Overall the Lakers committed 21 more turnovers, giving up 26 points off the mistakes while paying dearly for every errant dribble or misfired pass against the swarming Thunder defenders.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

There are innumerable people out there who hold “The Devil Wears Prada” as dearly as I do.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

"I believe that's going to cost them dearly."

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

“If you didn’t buy an umbrella while the sun was shining, that protection will cost you dearly now.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

She loved the sturdy boulder beneath her dearly.

From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder