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dearly

ADVERB
extremely
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ADVERB
lovingly
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Gayson's family said he was "an extremely kind and gentle family man who loved his entire family dearly".

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

I grew up with cats, dogs, birds, rats and bunnies, and my husband and I have a mutt, Mercy, whom we love dearly.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

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

From Salon • May 1, 2026

I grew up in and love so dearly.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

She dearly hoped there were ponies on the premises.

From "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place: Book I: The Mysterious Howling" by Maryrose Wood




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