purely

Example Sentences

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Purely a conceit, though, is any idea that cheeseburger consumption would simultaneously decline.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

Purely private conduct, the court ruled, could be prosecuted.

From Slate • Sep. 1, 2025

Purely from a musical lover’s perspective, though, the two movies complement each other the way fried fish works with a naengmyeon chaser.

From Salon • Jul. 11, 2025

Purely by chance, Janice stumbled across a post on Facebook from Mr Potter's farm, warning people about the scam.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2024

Purely on account of being in mourning, my family missed most of the July the Fourth parade.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns