sorely

Example Sentences

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“We will sorely miss his presence at Long Beach and racetracks everywhere.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

But for viewers looking for something new, Disney+ is sorely lacking.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

An ideal future for Morakinyo would be to develop ecotourism -- sorely lacking in Nigeria, despite its rich wildlife -- and possibly generate funds from carbon credits.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

“Anyone who thought winter was over in mid-December will be sorely disappointed.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

A medical orderly had been summoned, but it was clear that there was little hope for the angel: he was wounded sorely, his wings torn and his eyes dimmed.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman