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pure

[pyoor] / pyʊər /






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“It’s pure intimidation. It’s designed to make people afraid that they’re going to be criminally prosecuted.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The second, an act of pure genius - a daring dribble from his own half leaving England players velcroed to the Azteca turf, before grounding and rounding goalkeeper Peter Shilton.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“Now we are a pure soccer nation with vibrant leagues at all levels.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Still, DraftKings has a long way to go before its predictions product catches the prediction-market pure plays: According to Dune, Kalshi saw $10.4 billion in sports trading volume in May.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

This lady also wore her hair in a bun, but hers was pure silver.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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