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Chronically (Adverb)

In a slowly developing and long lasting manner; "chronically ill persons".

The nurse had years of experience working with chronically ill patients who required regular medical care.
Her family had been chronically struggling to pay their bills on time, often relying on assistance programs.
The company was chronically understaffed, leading to workflow and productivity challenges.
The city had been dealing with chronically congested roads and highways for decades, with little relief.
The teacher worked with students from low-income families who were chronically malnourished and lacked proper resources.

In a habitual and longstanding manner; "smoking chronically".

She had been eating unhealthy foods chronically and saw significant weight gain over time.
His office job involved sitting chronically for long periods of time which put a strain on his lower back.
The chronically delayed public transport system caused daily disruption to thousands of commuters.
A habit of procrastination led to her chronically missing deadlines and strained her relationships with coworkers.
He found himself thinking about the incident chronically, unable to shake off the image from his mind.