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sorely

[sawr-lee, sohr-] / ˈsɔr li, ˈsoʊr- /


ADVERB
badly
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But namely, this sequence of dino-terror suggests that “Jurassic World” might actually provide audiences something they’d sorely lack for the next decade: fun.

From Salon Aug. 20, 2026

“As a nation we’re sorely uneducated when it comes to financial literacy,” said Daniel Milan, managing partner at Cornerstone Financial Services.

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

The new bridge is sorely needed to relieve congestion at the nearby Ambassador Bridge, which handles some $390 million in trade and 8,000 trucks a day.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

After missing out on Victor Munoz, who opted to join Liverpool from Osasuna, Newcastle sorely needed a breakthrough in their search.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

It had been a gut decision to pay off her indenture with the Menagerie, and it had cost the Dregs sorely.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo




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