1
as in only
for nothing other than
I fight solely for my country, not for money!
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2
as in independently
without aid or support
you undertook that project solely on your own, and you will finish it likewise
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Recent Examples of solely
One reason is SpaceX decided to halt its Falcon 9 launches from KSC’s Launch Pad 39-A this year, and rely on that pad solely for Falcon Heavy launches.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
But many politicians on the right argued that the attacks were solely the consequence of Albanese’s failure to take antisemitism on Australian soil seriously.
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Oscar Schwartz,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
As for summer league, the games in Las Vegas solely will be televised by NBA national partners and ESPN and Prime, bringing streaming into the equation.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
For Raseman, Ojeda Duarte’s story has never been solely about immigration policy.
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Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
But many politicians on the right argued that the attacks were solely the consequence of Albanese’s failure to take antisemitism on Australian soil seriously.
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Oscar Schwartz,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
As for summer league, the games in Las Vegas solely will be televised by NBA national partners and ESPN and Prime, bringing streaming into the equation.
—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
For Raseman, Ojeda Duarte’s story has never been solely about immigration policy.
—
Laura Rodríguez Presa,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solely
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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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Israel has barred foreign journalists from independently reporting in Gaza since the start of the war.
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Stunt designed to showcase agility, not AI rebellion Despite alarming many viewers at first glance, the viral video does not show a humanoid robot experiencing a software failure or acting independently.
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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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Take every precaution to never leave young children and pets alone in vehicles, especially in extreme heat when car interiors can quickly become hazardous.
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Producers of corn and wheat, which rely heavily on fertilizer, can spend around a third of their operating costs on fertilizer alone.
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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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Avila’s sister, Patricia Avila, who was also on the job when the mauling took place, was awarded $885,000 for emotional distress, and Maria Avila’s husband, Oscar Olivo, was separately awarded $50,000.
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In conventional winemaking, white grapes are pressed and the juice ferments separately from the skins.
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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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Set high above the town with breathtaking sea views from all 27 suites and 13 private villas (which are individually staffed), La Réserve offers serenity and discretion—all while being just a few minutes' drive from Pampelonne Beach.
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The Expansion of Institutional Discretion Viewed individually, each of these policies can be defended.
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“Solely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solely. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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