as in sadly
with feelings of bitterness or grief
the lost child wailfully kept asking for his mother
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Adverb
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And for students of color, these statistics are sadly graver, with federal data suggesting that high schools that predominantly educate Black and Hispanic children offer advanced curricula, like calculus and physics, at lower rates than predominantly white institutions.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 May 2025 -
Previously in a loving home, Amber was sadly returned through no fault of her own due to a family member’s allergies.—
Trish Stinger,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2025
Adverb
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However, some auto manufacturers are working hard to reduce the carbon footprint of their vehicles.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Fair housing means fair rules, in which tenants who work hard, play by the rules and pay on time don’t bear the financial burden of those who fail to do so.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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“Wailfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wailfully. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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