greatly

Example Sentences

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He sees claims of anti-American sentiment in Europe as greatly exaggerated -- and has an anecdote to prove it.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

The rest of the league, which has greatly benefited from five years of Sparks’ bad basketball decisions, will be waiting.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

"He has only been able to have weekend leave for the past three weeks, in a wheelchair, which frustrates him greatly: it feels like a sad step backward."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

“The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz is greatly damaging. The restoration of freedom of navigation is of paramount importance,” she said.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

But it should be obvious that not all beliefs are on a par with one another, and that the causes of their credibility vary greatly.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton