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Example Sentences
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He described the mountain as a place he "loves" because it was where he and others have been able to come together with the sole purpose of getting to the top.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
“Given that these days, EPS revisions are the almost sole driver of investment sentiment, we expect investors will react positively.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
The intellectual property is owned by Caltech, and PrismML is the sole exclusive licensee, Hassibi said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Social media companies bear the sole responsibility for checking Australia-based users are 16 or older.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
The sole exception turned out to be Amy, who is capable of getting even without first getting mad.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.