solely

adverb

sole·ly | \ˈsō(l)-lē

Definition of solely

1 : to the exclusion of all else done solely for money

2 : without another : singly went solely on her way

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Examples of solely in a Sentence

His rank was based solely on merit. You will be held solely responsible for any damage. She did not write solely for money.

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The views and opinions expressed in this article belong solely to the author, and not necessarily to the author’s employers or their affiliates. — Ronald S. Litman, Philly.com, "Should I worry about my child being allergic to anesthesia?," 9 July 2018 Nashotah House sold the land to Gehl in 2016 as the seminary shifted its focus solely to education. — Jordyn Noennig, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Gehl Farms threatens to sell nearly 400 acres in Nashotah and Delafield after municipalities change manure spreading laws," 25 June 2018 No longer would women be relegated solely to domestic tasks. — Anne Tschida, miamiherald, "The Power of Propaganda," 22 June 2018 The second lawmaker also said the FBI's questioning suggested investigators' interest is not limited solely to possible threats and bribes, although that was one focus. — Rebecca Berg, CNN, "FBI agents asking Missouri lawmakers about tactics by Greitens associates," 21 May 2018 But the ruling was limited solely to costs charged to Joki's grandson — and the judge did not order the West Ada district to stop charging fees for classes or kindergarten programs. — Ruth Brown, idahostatesman, "Lawsuit asks Idaho schools to repay the student fees they charged your child | Idaho Statesman," 21 May 2018 The vehicles will need to travel up to 100 kilometers on a single battery charge and come equipped with four sets of electric-powered propellers dedicated solely to takeoff and landing. — Larry Greenemeier, Scientific American, "Here's What's Needed for Self-Flying Taxis and Delivery Drones to Really Take Off," 15 May 2018 One Facebook group dedicated solely to Holes started two weeks ago and has earned 300 members. — Anita Chabria, sacbee, "'He's just a babe': Detective in East Area Rapist case has become an unlikely sex symbol | The Sacramento Bee," 9 May 2018 Democratic conduct is not uniformly noble, by any stretch of the imagination, nor are Democratic voters devoted solely to principle, but there is nothing close to symmetry, nothing like the galloping radicalism of 21st-century conservatism. — David Roberts, Vox, "The choice for Never Trumpers is obvious, but not easy," 24 Apr. 2018

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