purely

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“In this scenario, I am the ‘other’ sibling, and although it was purely accidental, that didn’t make it hurt any less,” she wrote.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

The notion that England's top flight is the best in Europe is not purely down to Anglocentric bias; Uefa's association club coefficients rank the Premier League as the continent's top division, with Ligue 1 fifth.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

The official, speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity, described the latest actions as "measured, purely defensive, and intended to maintain the ceasefire".

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

In a society that has endured existential threats for centuries, the drive to build the next generation may outweigh purely economic considerations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Accordingly, Bostick was not really “seized” within the meaning of the Fourth Amendment, and the subsequent search was purely consensual.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander