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purely

[pyoor-lee] / ˈpjʊər li /


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"It is now possible to predict the properties of some complicated materials purely through computation without referring to experiment," says Chan, who is the senior author of the paper and a Simons Investigator in Physics.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026

Currently, the charter prohibits the city from mortgaging city-owned property and prevents it from operating purely commercial or industrial businesses.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

This involves either hiring a professional trustee or a corporate trust firm to act as trustee — which is a purely administrative role and does not involve inheriting anything.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

We sat just a few feet from him, as he conversed with his legal team in hushed tones and spoke to the judge purely to confirm details like his name and age.

From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026

“Two, I do not possess dominion over you. To you, my darling Senders, I provide advice purely on a take-it-or-leave-it basis.”

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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