sheer
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All of them outgrew Phoenix in sheer numbers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
The showstopper: a long, sheer coat, with LED lights running along the back and sleeves.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
“The sheer scale of issuance tied to hyperscalers and data centers over the past year is rapidly reshaping bond markets,” said a team of analysts led by Tarek Hamid in the note.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
No activity outshines the sheer joy of the people-watching.
From Slate • May 8, 2026
The sheer unlikeliness of receiving such an unexpected invitation was mentioned by no one.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing sheer
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 7
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List 8
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