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solely

[ sohl-lee ]

adverb

  1. as the only one or ones:

    solely responsible.

  2. exclusively or only:

    plants found solely in the tropics.

  3. merely:

    She wanted solely to get out of the house for a while.



solely

/ ˈəʊɪ /

adverb

  1. only; completely; entirely
  2. without another or others; singly; alone
  3. for one thing only
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of solely1

First recorded in 1485–95; sole 1 + -ly
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“Apple, despite knowing its obligations thereunder, thwarted the injunction’s goals, and continued its anticompetitive conduct solely to maintain its revenue stream.”

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"Prior to this interview, I clearly communicated with my publicist at Simon & Schuster that any promotional interviews I participated in would agree to focus solely on the contents of the book," Belichick said.

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Daniel Lambert claimed a "concerted campaign" against the group is "solely about de-platforming artists".

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Despite being a two-time champion and widely recognized as an “alpha,” first-year head coach Lynne Roberts says Plum’s leadership style is free of arrogance or ego, driven solely by her sheer competitiveness.

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Trump has a long history of suing people solely to inflict financial and psychological pain.

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