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profusely

[pruh-fyoos-lee, proh‐] / prəˈfyus li, proʊ‐ /
ADVERB
extensively
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Alary is back at work, has apologized to Macgregor and has thanked Phillips profusely for helping set him on the right path.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

They may not have reached a deal, but both thanked their hosts profusely -- especially Field Marshal Munir.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

During an interview at the scene of the crash, Woods was "sweating profusely" and his movements were "lethargic and slow", an officer wrote in the arrest affidavit released on Tuesday.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

He thanked us profusely, and Renée and I walked back to my car.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

A tiny, blue-skinned fairy apologized profusely when it fluttered into Meggie’s hair as she and Mo went toward the cage containing her mother and Elinor.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke




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