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
Instead, the loans will be repaid solely from revenue generated by new commercial, business and residential customers within the LEAP district, IFA officials wrote in an email to IndyStar.
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Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 12 Jan. 2026
Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Giveaway or website, who act in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner or who are in violation of these Official Rules, as solely determined by Sponsor, will be disqualified and all associated entries will be void.
—AJC.com, 12 Jan. 2026
However, to cite this solely as a negative factor is to miss the ways in which this fast-moving adaptability functions within the larger market.
—Malana Vantyler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Jan. 2026
The views expressed herein are solely those of the author.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
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Kokoloff said the film industry hasn’t only had to compete domestically, but also internationally because production is moving out of the United States and going to countries offering better financial incentives.—
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The Jackson County Legislature only has jurisdiction over policies related to the county sheriff’s office and does not have explicit authority over federal immigration agencies or area cities’ police departments.—
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Built for demanding factory environments Atlas is a fully electric humanoid robot with 56 degrees of freedom, meaning 56 independently controllable joints that allow fluid, human-like motion.—
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This has not been independently corroborated.—
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For now, dark stars remain purely hypothetical, though some observational evidence is beginning to emerge.—
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Someone that was so divisive and creating content that was purely based on hatred.—
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This airflow spins the rotator through surface friction alone.—
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In Mecklenburg County alone, this influx of visitor spending supported more than 38,000 local jobs.—
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The shooting is being investigated by the FBI exclusively.—
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The actress also reflected on her role ahead of the 50th anniversary while speaking exclusively to Entertainment Weekly in February 2025.—
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Homsido Infrared Wooden Home Sauna The private sauna also has a dedicated foot-heating panel that operates separately from the rest of the unit.—
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Mamdani’s administration separately took aim at DoorDash and Uber Eats in a report released Tuesday, alleging the food delivery apps cost their workers more than $550 million in tips by requiring customers to pay gratuities after the order checkout process.—
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Residents near the park, located off David Drive in the Bonnie Brae neighborhood, said they were awakened just before midnight by gunfire and emergency sirens.—
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Designed to bridge the gap between automotive ease and aerospace innovation, the vehicle targets consumers looking for adventure rather than just urban commuting.—
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But Harrigan said agents are trained to evaluate every incident individually.—
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The administration would need to individually impose tariffs on each country and for each specific commodity, rather than the sweeping tariffs as were levied under the IEEPA.—
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“Solely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solely. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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