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dearly

adverb as in extremely

adverb as in lovingly

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All Saints Catholic High School said Harvey was "dearly missed every day by the whole school community".

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De Klerk survived a few anxious moments, including a dropped chance on 26 and made Bangladesh pay dearly.

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But from 294-4, India's innings nosedived as they lost their last six wickets for just 36 runs, bowled out in 48.5 overs, a collapse that cost them dearly.

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"It's clear how loved she was and how much she is dearly missed by those who knew her," the statement continued.

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The children's mother, known only as Cat, told local media outlet RNZ she was "deeply relieved" that "this ordeal has come to an end" after missing her children dearly "every day for nearly four years."

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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