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as in only
for nothing other than
I fight solely for my country, not for money!
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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
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Katie Stockton, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
There is power in packing a bag solely for yourself.
—Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel, however, didn’t place the blame solely on Tagovailoa.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Military force is no longer solely defined by tank or troop numbers, but by technology, agility, and resilience.
—Brian Walsh, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
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Katie Stockton, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
There is power in packing a bag solely for yourself.
—Essence, 8 Sep. 2025
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel, however, didn’t place the blame solely on Tagovailoa.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Military force is no longer solely defined by tank or troop numbers, but by technology, agility, and resilience.
—Brian Walsh, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solely
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Despite fierce opposition to certain kids books by conservative activists, Maricopa County, which serves 144,000 library cardholders, received only 12 formal letters asking for reevaluation of library books and DVDs since 2021.—
Taylor Seely,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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After that, Alcaraz brought the hammer down with his otherwise impenetrable delivery, which was broken only three times across the tournament.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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All products featured on Vogue are independently selected by our editors.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the design world, the in-between spaces—those that are neither strictly private nor purely public—are having a moment.—
John Wogan,
Robb Report,
6 Sep. 2025
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Tonight’s Kansas City Chiefs clash with the LA Chargers from São Paulo will be a purely online event on YouTube, and perhaps the kickoff to the future of football & streaming.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Despite the budget-friendly price point, the sheets are a clear favorite among Amazon shoppers as more than 6,000 have snapped them up in the past month alone, and a whopping 71,000 have awarded them a perfect rating.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Most people get a sufficient amount of this key vitamin through their diets alone—biotin can be found in beef liver and eggs, and for those without a biotin deficiency, biotin is unlikely to help.—
Brianna Peters,
Vogue,
6 Sep. 2025
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Open exclusively for midday dining, RASA restaurant offers a vibrant buffet where Indonesian favorites, Japanese specialties and Western classics come together.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The contributions to this site are made exclusively by university faculty and other academics with an emphasis on debunking common myths associated with growing plants.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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Kohl’s was corporation owned and purchased separately by Carpentersville.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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Asking your mom to wait or celebrate separately is totally reasonable.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
6 Sep. 2025
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If just one mishap goes the other way, maybe Dallas walks away with a victory on opening night.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Start by cutting back the top growth to just a couple of inches to expose the crown of the plant.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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While employees may experiment with AI individually, the absence of structured guidance prevents cohesive adoption that aligns with organizational goals.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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As of Tuesday evening, 63 amendments remain to be debated either en bloc or individually.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Solely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solely. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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