merely

Example Sentences

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In any case, he insists, "Yes" is not about Israel per se; rather, the country serves merely as a setting in which to observe that "strong feeling of chaos" he sees in the world today.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

We spoke merely hours before the debut of “Freestyle: A Love Story,” a stage production that follows two lovers who meet at a freestyle show — then reconnect at a concert 20 years later.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The aroma is deeper, fuller; the warmth blooms instead of merely humming.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

A pioneer in computational neuroscience, Marr was best known for his work on vision, treating it as a multilevel system and not merely a system of neurons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

A couple of glances from passersby were unmistakably hostile, but gradually I registered that others were merely curious, maybe even admiring.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu