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grievously

[gree-vuhs-lee] / ˈgri vəs li /




ADVERB
sorely
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Indeed, what has been grievously missed in the melee is that this is not really a press story at all—it is a story about court transparency and hubris.

From Slate Jul. 2, 2026

How do grievously wounded combatants power through to achieve extraordinary feats of heroism?

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 10, 2025

These actions shocked the conscience and grievously damaged the country.

From Salon Mar. 7, 2025

It appeared to be the first time that Mr. Goldberg-Polin, who was grievously injured in the attack, has been shown to be alive since his captivity began.

From New York Times Apr. 24, 2024

Then at last he left the tent in which he had sat so long, and went down to where the Greeks were gathered, a wretched company, Diomedes grievously wounded, Odysseus, Agamemnon, and many another.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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