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Example Sentences

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For some towns, the impact is already visible, with steadier trade for local businesses and high streets that no longer rely solely on seasonal tourism.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

We don’t want it to be an indoor play place or something that is solely designed for kids.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

My interest in watching any film solely to make fun of it is slight.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

By one count, the triple lock costs about £12 billion more per year than if payouts had increased solely in line with average earnings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Put another way: To create a billion-dollar CDO composed solely of triple-B-rated subprime mortgage bonds, you needed to lend $50 billion in cash to actual human beings.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis