dearly

Example Sentences

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I grew up in and love so dearly.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Hitting those would cost Iran dearly since it is still exporting oil through the Strait.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

The 25-year-old Sakamoto is saying goodbye to the sport and would dearly love to end her career by topping the podium at the Milano Ice Skating Arena.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

That decision has cost England dearly and, given how competitive that wing slot is, I am sure Borthwick is going to have to manage that scenario.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

She was the bitter quarrels she had with her brother whom she loved dearly.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith