solely

Example Sentences

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The 1974 Employee Retirement Income Security Act requires employers that sponsor retirement plans to manage investments prudently and solely in their beneficiaries’ interest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

It said entry rules are set solely by host countries and travellers must ensure their passports meet local requirements.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

"The investigations were launched due to the immense media storm around the case, solely because of the involvement of the defendant, who is a world-renowned athlete," Neymar's legal team said.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The contortionist does not often visit solely for the sake of visiting.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern