dreadfully

Example Sentences

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"Martin O'Neill has been dreadfully let down by the Celtic board," Dykes told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

An investor only owning those companies that made Bespoke’s list would have done dreadfully.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Jane and daughter Megan took part in 2019, but she admitted they did "dreadfully", adding: "We lost £155."

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2025

“When you get such interesting and amusing film roles, it doesn’t seem dreadfully exciting to be in the 257th revival of ‘The Rivals,’” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025

“I need it so much. I’m dreadfully in debt, and it won’t be my turn to have the rag money for a month.”

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott