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wholly

[hoh-lee, hohl-lee] / ˈhoʊ li, ˈhoʊl li /




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Defence lawyers had argued the prosecution's case, which relied on the video footage as well as clothing identification, was "wholly circumstantial".

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

In “A.I. Artificial Intelligence,” Monica is unable to love David wholly, despite her choice to activate his imprint feature.

From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026

I found myself wholly invested in the relationship between the admirable Alice and Charlie, willing them on to walk down the aisle.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026

Whether it was Ryan channeling designer inspo or fashion-snatching looks from the streets, the display — like the book that inspired it — was colorful and daring, inspired and eccentric and wholly unique.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

“Yet not wholly without understanding. Our ways are not your ways.”

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya




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