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dearly

ADVERB
extremely
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ADVERB
lovingly
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Despite the caution, Europe dearly wants to see a shift in Washington's approach to the war in Ukraine.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

Farmers and manufacturers and ordinary Californians could hardly move freight or ride the rails without SP — and paid dearly for this monopoly.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

The National Museum of China holds a smaller example of this type dearly enough to have declared it a national treasure.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026

A controversial pass-interference call cost the Rams dearly in their defeat by the Denver Broncos, but coach Sean McVay said Monday that neither he nor the team would play the victim card.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

And despite their occasional squabbles, it was clear as could be that they loved each other dearly.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate


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