sole
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The World Cup begins in North America on Thursday but China won't be there after failing to qualify once again, leaving their sole appearance back in 2002.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Winmill said capital appreciation is the sole purpose of the fund, which has outperformed the S&P 500 on three-, five- and 10-year annualized bases.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
He was the sole insured driver of the vehicle, and only for "social, domestic and pleasure purposes".
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
In addition, the company is part of a small segment of builders that have leaned in to so-called “build-to-rent” communities of single-family homes constructed for the sole purpose of renting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Even Babulya created tenuous friendships with the collection of grandmothers whose sole purpose seemed to be creating warm garments for any child who got too close to them.
From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
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The Stranger
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