Example Sentences

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I’m so grateful that we have a show dedicated to parsing out thorny moral problems and ethical dilemmas, that also doesn’t forget to be a roaringly funny comedy.

From Slate • Dec. 21, 2017

It responded roaringly to the biggest hits from the ’80s — “Enjoy the Silence” and “I Just Can’t Get Enough” — and yet in some interesting way, always kept its dignity.

From New York Times • Sep. 8, 2013

In soccer, beyond the roaringly obvious—scoring a lot of goals is generally a good thing—there's no such agreement to be found.

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2011

The dinosaur reared up on its hind legs, its small forelegs dangling, hissed roaringly, shot its snaky neck in his direction and slithered out of sight.

From Time Magazine Archive

The eggs had awakened it fully, roaringly, so that it tore at him.

From "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen