profusely
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In one of those climactic courtroom confrontations that have long since become cinematic cliché, Mr. Firstman pulls out the classic move of a desperate actor by crying profusely.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
Gruffydd Williams said: "The council should apologise profusely... for the losses they have caused by presenting defective papers to the cabinet."
From BBC ● Jun. 11, 2026
At Disney, once more and more profusely than ever, the space became the place.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
They may not have reached a deal, but both thanked their hosts profusely -- especially Field Marshal Munir.
From Barron's ● Apr. 12, 2026
I thank both Mrs. Carson and Roger again, profusely, and practically skip across the lawn.
From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass
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