dearly
Britishadverb
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very much
I would dearly like you to go
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affectionately
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at a great cost
Example Sentences
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He said: "She was the glue of our family and was dearly loved by many".
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
“I think it’s a betrayal of California State Parks’ commitment to the communities that surround this park, that fought dearly for this park,” Woods said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
"This would be a fabulous tribute to Lindsey, who loved her dearly!"
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
We regularly babysit our granddaughter and love her dearly.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
I would dearly like to hear more about Elves; the dark seems to press round so close.’
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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