solely

Example Sentences

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As a mother of four, Grede is frank that she enjoys working and isn’t focused solely on her kids.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

My interest in watching any film solely to make fun of it is slight.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

It said entry rules are set solely by host countries and travellers must ensure their passports meet local requirements.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The FDA won’t enforce certain provisions of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act for hemp-derived oral products solely because they contain CBD, Commissioner Marty Makary said in a letter Wednesday.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

“And of course,” Rachael said distantly, “my verbal responses won’t count. It’s solely the eye-muscle and capillary reaction that you’ll use as indices. But I’ll answer; I want to go through this and—”

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick