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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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Additionally, National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions is the only expedition cruise operator offering flights in and out of Puerto Natales — most flights to Antarctica operate solely out of Punta Arenas.
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Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2024
The Globes, over their 82 year history have always been friendly to newcomers, and in fact used to have categories solely devoted to them.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
Regardless of a potential appeal, the preliminary injunction solely applies to the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
State of play: The Tennessee Journal reported that Lee might call a special session in January focused solely on vouchers.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2024
The Globes, over their 82 year history have always been friendly to newcomers, and in fact used to have categories solely devoted to them.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 20 Dec. 2024
Regardless of a potential appeal, the preliminary injunction solely applies to the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
State of play: The Tennessee Journal reported that Lee might call a special session in January focused solely on vouchers.
—Adam Tamburin, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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Dresses, for example, should only be washed after every one to three wears, while shirts can be washed after every one to two wears.Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
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With that in mind, here's a look at Tennessee's Top 25 highest paying jobs that only require a high school diploma or its equivalent, based on 2023 annual median income calculated by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Is that view reconcilable with the idea of terroir being shaped by purely local factors?Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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On a purely tactical basis, some worthwhile work seemingly was done last week.Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
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With the Kings playing transition defense, the Lakers were able to create tons of open looks from the perimeter, making seven threes in the first quarter alone.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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In other words, measuring the true rise of autism is complicated and not based on biology alone.Catherine Tan, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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The team that formerly was made out of exclusively 6-foot-8 brick houses now has just one — Scottie Barnes.Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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They have long been thought of as exclusively cognitive/mental.Dinorah Nieves, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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And if the slices of duck have been served separately atop a bed of shredded cabbage and herbs, feel free to use the sauce as a dressing for a DIY salad.Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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These items are typically all purchased separately, and there can be a huge range in price and quality of each component.John Natale, Hartford Courant, 26 Dec. 2024
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Featuring a solid brass buckle, it’s priced at just $97, just a notch below the $60 figure Burton gives as the absolute floor for a quality leather belt.Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 27 Dec. 2024
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Except instead of a wig, this head sports a wispy curtain of just a few dozen hairs, held in place by double-sided tape.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 27 Dec. 2024
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The team wondered whether human thinking speed could be hampered by our hardware—in other words, is the body simply too slow to respond to our train of thought?Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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Arts District Houston, located in the city's First and Sixth wards, is filled with private studios, galleries, and public art spaces and murals—group tours can be arranged, or simply spend a day exploring with your camera.Cynthia J Drake, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Solely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solely. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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