sorely

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If either he or Boll hoped Musk’s endorsement would boost the film’s profile, they’ll be sorely mistaken: Bot armies don’t pay to rent movies.

From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026

For many Labour lawmakers, though, what Burnham really brings is what Starmer sorely lacked: good vibes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

On Monday, a statement from Declan's school said he would be "sorely missed".

From BBC • May 25, 2026

If only the sorely miscast Dano had the weight to sell this guided tour of corruption — a role that could have been in the vein of one of Scorsese’s charismatic motormouth narrators.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The incumbent hazards lent the activity a seriousness of purpose that was sorely missing from the rest of my life.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer