dearly

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Overall the Lakers committed 21 more turnovers, giving up 26 points off the mistakes while paying dearly for every errant dribble or misfired pass against the swarming Thunder defenders.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Companies that use or manufacture ethylene oxide and their representatives complained to the EPA and questioned the science that cost them so dearly.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 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

‘I would dearly love to have an elefunt to ride on,’ the BFG said dreamily.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl