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dearly

/ˈdɪɹli/ adverb B2
  1. In a dear or precious manner. · the funeral of our dearly beloved sister
  2. In a dear or expensive manner. · a dearly priced item
  3. At great expense; dear. · He paid dearly for his mistake.
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"Madame," I said, "your husband loves you dearly.
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes, p. 63 · B2
Rachel dearly loved to make a sensation.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 10 · C1
Lynde dearly loved to be asked for advice--“I’d just humor her a little at first, that’s what I’d do.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 122 · C1
Oh, I would dearly love to be remarkable.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 183 · C1

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