dearly

Example Sentences

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We regularly babysit our granddaughter and love her dearly.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

Facing one of the toughest schedules in the nation, USC missed Watkins dearly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

The dearly departed Sosa was a 6–3 decision that brought together the court’s left and center.

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026

“Hitler’s crusade in the East,” as Mr. Hargreaves calls it, cost Germany dearly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 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