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profusely

[pruh-fyoos-lee, proh‐] / prəˈfjus li, proʊ‐ /
ADVERB
extensively
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A council must apologise "profusely" over a failed crackdown on second homes which cost taxpayers £465k, a councillor has said.

From BBC Jun. 11, 2026

At Disney, once more and more profusely than ever, the space became the place.

From Los Angeles Times May 28, 2026

The setback came after Glas had an encouraging meeting in February with an FDA scientific official who profusely apologized for delays and promised news was coming, company representatives said.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 17, 2026

They may not have reached a deal, but both thanked their hosts profusely -- especially Field Marshal Munir.

From Barron's Apr. 12, 2026

Finally we called on some distant relations, who scolded us profusely for not having come to them in the first place.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez




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