dearly

Example Sentences

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I grew up in and love so dearly.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

If you didn’t buy an umbrella while the sun was shining, that protection will cost you dearly now.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

"Costa Rica has taught me a lot. It's a country that I not only love dearly, but I admire," she said.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

That decision has cost England dearly and, given how competitive that wing slot is, I am sure Borthwick is going to have to manage that scenario.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

I saw it dearly as it passed between the moon and me.

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls