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dearly

ADVERB
extremely
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ADVERB
lovingly
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The mayor said Banta "had immense potential and was dearly loved by his peers".

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026

We regularly babysit our granddaughter and love her dearly.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026

Facing one of the toughest schedules in the nation, USC missed Watkins dearly.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026

We had all paid dearly for this piece of paper, this final assurance that I belonged in the club.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat




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