dearly

Example Sentences

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Seeing who could get the most olives to her became a sort of competition for our competitive family, but there were no stakes in this game except feeding someone we loved so dearly.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

The Montreal Economic Institute warned in a statement on Monday that the fund "risks costing taxpayers dearly while generating limited returns".

From BBC • Apr. 27, 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

“Then listen to me. Set your price much higher. In short, tender yourself more dearly, or you'll tender me a fool!”

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein