dearly
Example Sentences
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"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
The dearly departed Sosa was a 6–3 decision that brought together the court’s left and center.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
Gilly hadn’t learned yet how to vomit at will, but if she had, she would have dearly loved to throw up on that one.
From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson
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