awfully

Example Sentences

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He is the striker Scotland has been crying out for for an awfully long time, an instinctive and clever finisher, a guy who can score different types of goals.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Millions of Americans have trouble making ends meet, and a class-action lawsuit check can feel like awfully good timing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

On the other hand, that’s an awfully hard thing to value or depend upon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

After the statement, a well-known photo of Donald Trump, Melania, Epstein, and Maxwell together at an event in the year 2000, standing close and looking awfully cozy, began to circulate online once again.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

"Isn't it awfully cold in the winter?" she asked.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl