wholly
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In response, a US official said Iran would be met with consequences and called the attacks "wholly unacceptable".
From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026
In recent days nearly a third of transiting vessels took the Omani route, demonstrating that Iran’s coercion hasn’t wholly succeeded.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026
Defence lawyers had argued the prosecution's case, which relied on the video footage as well as clothing identification, was "wholly circumstantial".
From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026
In “A.I. Artificial Intelligence,” Monica is unable to love David wholly, despite her choice to activate his imprint feature.
From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026
It is the first time I have ever said something aloud that I am not sure is wholly true.
From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga
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