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utterly

[uht-er-lee] / ˈʌt ər li /


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His parents and sister were in shock, and his wife, Erika, was utterly devastated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The defendant has contended he did not realise that he had run over anyone -- a claim that another prosecutor, Marco Reinl, called utterly implausible.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

First Minister John Swinney, who served as Sturgeon's deputy in government throughout much of Murrell's offending, said he was "gutted and utterly devastated" following the latest court hearing.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Not because the story and characters were anything less than gripping —I was utterly transfixed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Now they were utterly alone on the sea of ice.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong




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