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simply

[sim-plee] / ˈsɪm pli /




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The only villain here is Bear, or perhaps it’s the idea that young men believe they should simply be able to have whomever they want.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

In a league defined by a Celtic-Rangers duopoly so entrenched that it’s known as the Old Firm, simply pulling into contention is cause for celebration.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Perhaps, like Jeff Buckley before him, Thompson is simply too good for us.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

Investors may also simply be cooling down on the chip sector after sustained hype recently.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

It was the end of the long day of standing, waiting, hoping: we had simply arrived in the main camp at Vught.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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