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entirely

[en-tahyuhr-lee] / ɛnˈtaɪər li /


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Over the next year or so, Luke says the focus was entirely on his wife.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026

Subsequently, other artists, like Louis Armstrong and Dinah Washington, removed that verse entirely, which transformed “Black and Blue” into something else altogether—a passionate outcry for universal solidarity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Shot on 35mm film by cinematographer Adam Newport-Berra, the action of “The Invite” is almost entirely confined to Angela and Joe’s apartment, which thanks to a recent renovation has plenty of rooms to explore.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

Mr. Hayward’s answering bird noise is enthusiastic, if not entirely precise.

From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026

Max had never been the hugging type, effectively dodging my mom’s, but this man next to me was an entirely different Max.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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