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purely

[pyoor-lee] / ˈpyʊər li /


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Deutsche Bank lowered its rating on Avis’s stock to hold from buy, but stressed that the downgraded “is purely fundamental in nature.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

On the following “Dopamine,” she frames her emotional experiences in purely biological terms, “tripping on our chemistry” with a new lover as she wonders if the feeling can be trusted.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

It's the first -- not just the first Canadian lunar mission -- it's the first mission in the world that isn't purely a US crew.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

He seemed to be there purely out of duty, with no expectation of finding a student.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove