- comparative of dear.
dearer
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, what got cheaper diverged sharply from what got dearer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
"We bring our children and teenagers alongside us so they can see military training, and whenever our leader, dearer than our lives, gives the command, we will all come to the field," she told AFP.
From Barron's ● May 19, 2026
"You can give away lots of points, but if you're £5 dearer than your competitor, people will swap anyway."
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
But in 2023, artists also took another step in reclaiming aspects of our humanity and holding them a little dearer.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 23, 2023
“I’m going very fast, and he’s getting dearer every minute,” added Jo to herself, then with a mental shake she entered into the business with an energy that was pleasant to behold.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
