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[sohl-lee] / ˈsoʊl li /


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In theory, the inquiry should be impartial and informative – a learning process focused solely on improving passenger safety.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Gameway would go out of business if it relied solely on families since their travel schedules are seasonal, Emma Walbridge told me.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“Families like Yurien and everyone impacted by Lucha Zaopteca should not have to count solely on their families to figure out how they’re going to eat,” Alvarado said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Instead of focusing solely on opposition, many activists now emphasize building parallel institutions, celebrations and messaging campaigns.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

In wilderness training, these foods were gradually withdrawn and replaced solely with his new, soon-to-be-wild diet—bamboo, bamboo, bamboo.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh




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