1
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
The Israeli military said the strike occurred in an area of combat against Hezbollah and that the military's operations are directed solely against the militants.
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Bradford Betz, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
The Israeli military expressed regret, saying that the strike occurred in an area of combat against Hezbollah and that the military's operations are directed solely against the militants.
—Kareem Chehayeb and Tia Goldenberg The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 25 Nov. 2024
Officials do get to use their own discretion to determine when a technical is given or an ejection is warranted based solely on words.
—James L. Edwards Iii, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
The Israeli military expressed regret, saying that the strike occurred in an area of combat against Hezbollah and that the military’s operations are directed solely against the fighters.
—Tia Goldenberg, Chicago Tribune, 24 Nov. 2024
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Bradford Betz, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
The Israeli military expressed regret, saying that the strike occurred in an area of combat against Hezbollah and that the military's operations are directed solely against the militants.
—Kareem Chehayeb and Tia Goldenberg The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 25 Nov. 2024
Officials do get to use their own discretion to determine when a technical is given or an ejection is warranted based solely on words.
—James L. Edwards Iii, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
The Israeli military expressed regret, saying that the strike occurred in an area of combat against Hezbollah and that the military’s operations are directed solely against the fighters.
—Tia Goldenberg, Chicago Tribune, 24 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solely
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Each chapter of Mo’s career has contributed to a holistic perspective on how to elevate the customer experience in a way that is not only profitable but also deeply engaging.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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His replacement, Harris, was eventually comfortably beaten in the November contest, paving the way for Trump to make history and return to the White House, becoming only the second president to serve two nonconsecutive terms.Chris Irvine, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 28 Nov. 2024
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The difference between these two is purely size and battery—the Pixel 9 Pro XL's screen is 6.8 inches versus the Pixel 9 Pro's 6.3 inches, and its battery can comfortably last a little more than a full day.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
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There's something purely irresistible about the combo of chicken, buffalo sauce, and cream cheese that just can't be replicated.Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 26 Nov. 2024
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According to the latest McKinsey research, last year’s Travel Tuesday alone was responsible for a 54% growth in the number of cruise bookings made.Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
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The proof is in the (figgy) pudding — more than 2,000 shoppers have bought this tree in the last month alone, and more than 2,500 customers have given it a five-star rating.Melissa Epifano, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
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The market once run by non-Natives is now almost exclusively managed by Indigenous people as part of the Southwestern Association for Indian Arts, or SWAIA.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The second drop, available in June 2025, will spotlight a bespoke pattern developed exclusively for this collaboration, offering ready-to-wear styles, bath wear and accessories crafted from Missoni’s signature raschel textile and paired with beachwear collection silhouettes.Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Tickets to headliner theater shows are sold separately.Ana Gutierrez, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Changes posted to the Noblesville amphitheater's website indicate general parking will now have to be purchased separately from concert tickets.Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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In just the month of October 2022, current District 6 school board member Andrew Gonzales — who unseated the board's then-President Geronimo Rodriguez that year — raised almost $32,000.Keri Heath, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The intensity between Paul (10-1, 7 KOs) and Tyson (50-6, 44 knockouts) has continued to build, as just last night, the 58-year-old slapped Paul across his left cheek as the two came face to face during the pre-fight weigh-in.Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Iran possessing nukes represents an existential threat to Israel’s security in a way that terror groups—despite their horrific actions—simply never did.Carrie A. Lee, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
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Murakami isn’t so much a novelist as a fictional anthologist, collating various monologues delivered by his characters; some of these are riveting narratives in their own right, but many simply serve to explain what’s going on or clumsily advance the plot.Bailey Trela, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Solely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solely. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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