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simply

[sim-plee] / ˈsɪm pli /




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"I simply do not recognise this description of the club's behaviour."

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Healthcare visits are often routine, and for many patients, the biggest issue is simply lack of access that staffing shortages can make worse, researchers say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

A painful tooth, or even one that simply feels unusual, could point to more than a dental problem.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

“The U.S. consumer is simply remarkable,” said Stephen Stanley, chief U.S. economist at Santander Capital Markets.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

Trumpeting in her terror, her ears flapping wildly, her trunk flailing, she simply disappeared into the mist.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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