dearly

Example Sentences

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IOC spokesman Mark Adams told a press briefing in Milan that Olympic chiefs "dearly wanted him to compete".

From Barron's

I love my wife dearly and wish for her to have no issues with my estate if I predecease her.

From MarketWatch

"He was looking at his phone continuously, and I could feel he really wanted to be there... he missed it dearly," Gleed told jurors.

From BBC

There is little doubt, however, that the longer time ticks on, the less likely it is he will clinch the elusive 25th title he so dearly craves.

From BBC

"Canada has lost a legend. My thoughts are with her family, friends, and all those who loved her work on screen. She will be dearly missed."

From Barron's