Used in a Sentence

dearly-won

Definition, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for dearly-won.

Editorial note

I also recognise that our attention is much more dearly-won and stretched than ever before between the myriad of social, entertainment, and news media services.

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entailing great loss or sacrifice

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adjective

entailing great loss or sacrifice

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for dearly-won.

Example sentences

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I also recognise that our attention is much more dearly-won and stretched than ever before between the myriad of social, entertainment, and news media services.

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How do you use dearly-won in a sentence?

I also recognise that our attention is much more dearly-won and stretched than ever before between the myriad of social, entertainment, and news media services.

What does dearly-won mean?

entailing great loss or sacrifice

What part of speech is dearly-won?

dearly-won is commonly used as adjective.