solely

Example Sentences

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My interest in watching any film solely to make fun of it is slight.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

By one count, the triple lock costs about £12 billion more per year than if payouts had increased solely in line with average earnings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

It will be the first time that people covered by Medicare will have access to drugs approved solely to lose weight.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The judge said the alleged wrongdoing was based solely on "photographs and videos sent" in October 2019 "following an anonymous tip-off," and environmental authorities did not follow up with additional evidence.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Under normal circumstances, I’d have focused solely on the academics and culture of each place, but we were far past the possibility of normal now.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama