dearly

Example Sentences

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I grew up in and love so dearly.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

"I believe that's going to cost them dearly."

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

“If you didn’t buy an umbrella while the sun was shining, that protection will cost you dearly now.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Overspending cost them dearly - making Rio Ferdinand the world's most expensive defender, splashing out on Robbie Keane, Mark Viduka, Robbie Fowler and others - and saw the club eventually spiral into League One.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

“Anita,” Mia had said into the phone once, “I love you dearly but I cannot come to New York for a show. No, not even if it meant I’d sell a hundred pieces.”

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng