sheer
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Above all, there is the sheer joy he brought and the memories he provided.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
John Stones, on sheer class and ability alone, would usually start England's first game at the World Cup, but this selection is high-risk based on his recent fitness record.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
On the other hand, markets are in uncharted territory when it comes to the sheer volume of stock changing hands.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
“It’s the sheer amount of travel involved in this tournament,” said Freddie Daley, a researcher at the University of Sussex.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
In places, the mountainside had crumbled, leaving behind sheer cliffs.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
Vocabulary lists containing sheer
The SAT: Multiple-Meaning Words, List 7
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List 8
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