sole

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

But a police lawyer said the sole reason was to preserve public order.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The intellectual property is owned by Caltech, and PrismML is the sole exclusive licensee, Hassibi said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

France's public health watchdog last year said platforms such as TikTok, Snapchat and Instagram were detrimental to adolescents, particularly girls, though it was not the sole reason for their declining mental health.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

"These diplomatic communications articulate the government's firm position: the decision by the British government to proceed in sole consultation with Mauritius - without due consideration of Maldivian interests - is deeply concerning," the statement said.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

And Olka had managed to get herself a job as a courier at the Eagle Pharmacy, the sole Polish-owned business that was permitted to stay open within the ghetto walls.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman