grievously

Example Sentences

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Each loved nature and beauty and harmony, suffered grievously under American settlement and finally succeeded by being true to its heritage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 2025

These actions shocked the conscience and grievously damaged the country.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2025

The video appeared to be the first time that Mr. Goldberg-Polin, who was grievously injured in the Hamas-led Oct.

From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2024

The late senator was grievously wounded in World War II and spent years undergoing painful physical therapy.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2024

His appearance unsettled Ophie, but it wasn’t because he wore no shirt or shoes or even that he was grievously injured.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland