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as in only
for nothing other than
the scholarships are awarded simply on the basis of merit uninterested in food, she eats simply to keep alive
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Recent Examples of simply
Our society’s perception of what a moderate looks like has simply skewed so rightward.
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Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Much like today’s independent watchmakers, their reputations rested not simply on manufacturing every part themselves, but on transforming components into exceptional finished watches.
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Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
3 July 2026
Done in just 25 minutes — crisping the bacon is the only cooking required — this salad is simply perfect for picnics and potlucks.
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Karla Walsh,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
This Royals season would be easier to assess — though still not easier to digest — if the answer was simply that this group isn’t good enough.
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Sam McDowell 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
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Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Much like today’s independent watchmakers, their reputations rested not simply on manufacturing every part themselves, but on transforming components into exceptional finished watches.
—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
3 July 2026
Done in just 25 minutes — crisping the bacon is the only cooking required — this salad is simply perfect for picnics and potlucks.
—
Karla Walsh,
CNN Money,
3 July 2026
This Royals season would be easier to assess — though still not easier to digest — if the answer was simply that this group isn’t good enough.
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Sam McDowell 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
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Potentially, this is why the digital artefacts in the time capsule are only in the Notes app; there’s no need to ask Apple for permission to access the iPhone’s core functionality to open them.
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But Vakulenko of Carnegie believes supply problems in Moscow are real, thanks not only to the June attacks but multiple strikes on refineries in the surrounding regions that supply the capital.
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Well, Ariana seems to remember, whereas Hudson is determined to just undo the breakup and pretend like none of it ever happened.
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Now that the news is out, ENHYPEN is doing more than just showing up for a panel.
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Relationship researchers have identified a handful of reliable markers that distinguish a partnership still animated by active connection from one sustained purely by structure and habit.
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Whether this move is seen as a win in the case of national security concerns or purely to target Chinese goods is secondary.
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Rather than merely exporting minerals, the company has emphasized domestic refining to better align with Ethiopia's industrial objectives.
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They’re heavily scheduled as working training vessels and ambassadors of goodwill, and merely getting on their itineraries required planning that began in April 2020.
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On the other hand, a large yard filled solely with small plants can look indistinct unless a few larger plants are added as anchors.
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This ruling compels companies to confront systemic biases embedded in their hiring data, rather than solely blaming technology.
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After surviving a career-ending stroke, the former officer founded The Wounded Blue, the nation's only nonprofit dedicated exclusively to injured and disabled law enforcement officers.
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The Age of Attraction co-hosts welcomed twin daughters, Iris Parker and Dove Tomlin, late in the evening on Tuesday, June 30, the couple exclusively shares with PEOPLE.
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“Simply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simply. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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