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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.
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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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for simply
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Panama coach Thomas Christiansen lamented a new World Cup rule that has left his team mathematically eliminated before their final Group L game, with today's clash against England offering only a chance to claw back some pride.
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Olympic gold medalist Arisa Trew secured her second winning result of the weekend with a switch McTwist — a 540-degree twist taking off from her opposite side while grabbing the middle of the board — during women’s vert best trick, which featured a field of athletes averaging only 16 1/2 years old.
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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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Yet the discussion surrounding their survival is too often reduced to a purely financial debate.
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Port selection is cutting-edge, with purely USB-C connectivity on both sides.
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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 4 Jul. 2026.
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