solely

Example Sentences

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“The market is absolutely locked in on the Iran conflict, pretty much solely at this point,” said Mark Hackett, chief market strategist at Nationwide, in a phone interview.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Bronny James has shown his value to the Lakers at an important time, confirming he isn’t on the roster solely to appease his father, LeBron James.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Both companies intend to appeal, with Meta maintaining a single app cannot be solely responsible for a teen mental health crisis.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

To be sure, judging competitive balance solely on championships paints an incomplete picture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

These curious words are from the poem called “To a Mouse,” but the sentiment does not apply solely to rodents, or to wigs, for that matter.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood