sheer
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The 2026 World Cup is going to be unprecedented for a variety of reasons - and that includes the sheer number of law changes.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The process -- and the sheer size of the state of 40 million residents -- means California is always slow to finalize results, a fact that frustrates voters of all stripes.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
When Tove Danovich recalls the first time she got an IUD, one thing stands out: the sheer pain of the procedure.
From Slate • Jun. 7, 2026
Despite its sheer simplicity, khichuri, also known as khichdi, flaunts a rich history.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
To make matters worse, the path broke off entirely and sheer cliffs loomed ahead of them.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
Vocabulary lists containing sheer
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 7
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List 8
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