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[sohl-lee] / ˈsoʊl li /


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The results suggest that one of the proton's defining quantum properties may not reside solely in its three valence quarks.

From Science Daily Aug. 16, 2026

My understanding is that leaving the policy solely in the deceased parents’ names could create a problem if there is a claim, particularly now that the daughter has inherited the property.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

Characters keep clunkily reciting statistics and facts everyone in the room would already know, solely to instruct the audience.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

When he was finally released in August 2024, at the end of his sentence, the Met became solely responsible for risk managing Levy.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

Patrolmen, many of them, were barely competent, appointed solely at the direction of ward bosses.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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