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terribly

[ter-uh-blee] / ˈtɛr ə bli /


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Aside from being terribly boring and overlong, “Cars” represents Pixar’s first blatant step toward becoming a capitalist behemoth, an animation studio that would continue to prioritize money over media to this day.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

"Birds very often get caught in anti-drone nets or become entangled in fibre-optic cables, injuring their wings, and they suffer terribly," Iryna Snopko, the shelter's 63-year-old director told AFP.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

If not terribly enthused, at least The Flame has made up his mind.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

"I am terribly sorry it has taken so long."

From BBC • May 2, 2026

“And I did terribly in the poolside puzzle fiasco,” said Kyle.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein




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