purely

Example Sentences

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While the decision to draft Ty Simpson looks as if the Rams are purely focused on their future, it also serves as extra motivation for Matthew Stafford.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The ministry called the strikes "violations" of the truce, though the US official described them as "purely defensive, and intended to maintain the ceasefire".

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Centcom described its actions as "measured, purely defensive, and intended to maintain the ceasefire".

From BBC • 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

However, what took place at Antikythera, important as it was, was purely a salvage operation.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler