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wholly

[hoh-lee, hohl-lee] / ˈhoʊ li, ˈhoʊl li /




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“The statements Olivier claims my mom made are wholly inconsistent with the values she has taught me my entire life,” Aubry said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

The JRF describes the current roll-out and funding for whole-family support as "wholly inadequate."

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

In response, Reykjavic summoned the US ambassador "to convey a clear message that the image was wholly inappropriate," Iceland's foreign ministry said in a statement to AFP.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

One of the characters was “almost wholly symbolic” and thus needed no specific identification.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

But Barack had arrived in my life a wholly formed person.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama




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