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How to pronounce purely in American English
“purely” pronunciation by American speakers
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“purely” in real sentences — American speakers
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purely economic standpoint.
Dept of Justice
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at purely political events.
The Obama White House
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purely with lifestyle interventions.
CDC
Other forms of “purely”
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