dearly

Example Sentences

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Walters says dealing with cervical cancer has felt like "a full-time job", but one you pay dearly to have.

From BBC • May 1, 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

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

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Well, I was; and I loved my wife dearly, as I loved my son, my only child, a little boy not yet one year old when I wandered out of my world.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman