purely

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However, scientists may have overlooked them by interpreting wrinkled rock textures as purely physical formations.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

“You really don’t have the impact of jet lag because you’re purely running on adrenaline,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

From a purely discount airline in the 1990s, the company refashioned itself into more of a hybrid airline, offering a business class and some transatlantic flights.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

“The key takeaway for investors is that crypto is once again behaving like a macro-sensitive asset, reacting to interest rate expectations, dollar strength, and geopolitical developments rather than purely crypto-specific drivers,” they said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

I purely made myself get out paper and a pencil and put my mind on the camping trip.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns