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awfully

[aw-fuh-lee, awf-lee] / ˈɔ fə li, ˈɔf li /




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It is also an awfully revealing picture of where American trust in the food system is right now.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

In practice, many who chase it end up working awfully hard at trying to not have to work.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

He is the striker Scotland has been crying out for for an awfully long time, an instinctive and clever finisher, a guy who can score different types of goals.

From BBC Jun. 6, 2026

Limbo doesn’t have a ZIP code, but it’s an awfully unsettling place to live.

From MarketWatch Jun. 6, 2026

“You have awfully hairy legs, Charlotte,” said Wilbur, as the spider busily worked at her task.

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White




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