purely

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In contrast, imagine a purely three-dimensional elephant that flashes into the room for an instant: a cross-sectional moment in the life of an existing elephant, appearing and disappearing like a ghost.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the tit-for-tat attacks as purely defensive in nature and not a renewed outbreak of full-scale war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

While the decision to draft Ty Simpson looks as if the Rams are purely focused on their future, it also serves as extra motivation for Matthew Stafford.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Earlier this month, Farage said the £5m gift was "purely private" and "wasn't political in any sense at all".

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“No, the Stargazer is purely mechanical,” Mr. Barris says.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern