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[sohl-lee] / ˈsoʊl li /


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Hiring more help beyond that is out of the question financially as Valencia’s family lives solely on the salary of her husband, who works for an audio-visual production company.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

The 35-year-old said he is in a "very different place" to when he gave up the captaincy, since which he has played solely as a batter under Stokes and coach Brendon McCullum.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

The team believes the results underscore the need to consider overall dietary balance, rather than concentrating solely on reducing sugar intake.

From Science Daily • Jun. 14, 2026

This is all to say that the so-called “boom” in sales that General Mills experienced can’t be attributed solely to the inclusion of fresh eggs.

From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026

It was run solely by the Trepids, with the help of their overworked assistant, Morgan, who referred to herself as Chief Gopher.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech




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