sole

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

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Social media companies bear the sole responsibility for checking Australia-based users are 16 or older.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Monte dei Paschi said in response late Tuesday that it identified Palermo as the sole candidate for the CEO position after an in-depth assessment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

As the sole game being played that day, Spitzer said it’s “truly the launch of the season.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

But the sole project for Adams lay within himself.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis