terribly

Example Sentences

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She suffered terribly, but would not give up.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

That means it isn’t terribly rare, but before Monday, it only had done so 34 times when the VIX moved up by at least 5%, according to the Dow Jones data.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

"Today is a terribly sad day," Juventus posted on X.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“Margo’s Got Money Problems” can be terribly sentimental, almost corny — the climax is pure Hollywood — but undeniably effective.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

She was terribly stiff from rowing and sleeping in the damp, but as she paddled, the soreness went away.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer