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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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Too Many Factors There are simply too many factors to determine a direct correlation between turmeric and my symptoms.
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Jamie Wolff, Health, 14 Oct. 2024
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During this process, George simply saw his future self, the one who’d just released the album, smiling widely like a cheshire cat.
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Jamie Wolff, Health, 14 Oct. 2024
Advertisement His efforts are not simply an exercise in personal nostalgia, but rooted in Brown’s conviction that certain aspects of the traditional record store experience can appeal to a new generation of fans.
—Steve Appleford, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2024
During this process, George simply saw his future self, the one who’d just released the album, smiling widely like a cheshire cat.
—Katie Bain, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2024
Most of the new models offer real-time surveillance, two-way communication and a layer of protection traditional doorbells simply can't match.
—Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Simply.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simply. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
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