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
But Anne wasn’t known solely for her success as a late-blooming entrepreneur.
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Roger Showley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
The lawsuit argued that any government policy based solely on common sense was an unconstitutional violation of freedom of association under the First Amendment.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
While the walled gardens have incentives to report favorable results, TTD is aligned solely with ad buyers, ensuring unbiased measurement and optimization.
—Stockstory Team, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025
Under the proposal, six full-time-equivalent staffers would be focused solely on relatively fast and inexpensive safety improvements to city streets.
—Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 22 Feb. 2025
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Roger Showley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
The lawsuit argued that any government policy based solely on common sense was an unconstitutional violation of freedom of association under the First Amendment.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025
While the walled gardens have incentives to report favorable results, TTD is aligned solely with ad buyers, ensuring unbiased measurement and optimization.
—Stockstory Team, CNBC, 22 Feb. 2025
Under the proposal, six full-time-equivalent staffers would be focused solely on relatively fast and inexpensive safety improvements to city streets.
—Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solely
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And these defensive struggles were only exacerbated by the Clippers’ ability to capitalize on mistakes, scoring 29 points off 16 turnovers.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2025
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That immersive film will be available only on Vision Pro, and according to Apple, the initiative is a key element that is in keeping with Bono’s enduring commitment to innovation.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2025
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Some may prefer the spontaneity of a purely organic game.—
Brian Roberts,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Even purely digital changes can take decades, Brooks points to the internet's transition from IPv4, which can only address about 2 billion devices—far fewer than the number of people on Earth—to IPv6 addressing, which can handle trillions.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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This week alone, 11 second-round picks in the 2025, 2026 and 2027 drafts were traded, either straight-up for players or as part of a package.—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Another war monitor, the Syrian Network for Human Rights, said that more than 240 people were killed Thursday and Friday, including 125 civilians Friday alone in executions committed by security forces.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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While these springtime treats are available nationwide, there are several tasty items coming exclusively to Starbucks Reserve Roasteries in Chicago, New York City and Seattle.—
Erin Clements,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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This whiskey’s flavor profile focuses almost exclusively on spice and wood notes.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Another survey by the National Sleep Foundation in 2020 found that one in four couples sleep separately, often due to issues like snoring, different schedules or infant care.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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The Spa Located separately from the main reception area, the spa is its private oasis, where lush greenery drapes the space.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
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The family-friendly outing comes just days after the 52-year-old Argo star — fresh off his split from estranged wife Jennifer Lopez — and his son sat courtside at the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves game at L.A.'s Crypto.com Arena on Thursday.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The order comes just days after Trump’s heated exchange with Zelensky in the Oval Office.—
Glenn Thrush,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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Tarot horoscopes simply show the easiest path toward that growth.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2025
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For those simply seeking to drink in the unparalleled views of Lake Moomaw’s stunning blue water, a drive along State Route 603, also known as Richardson Gorge Road, is an ideal viewing platform.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Solely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solely. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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