merely

Example Sentences

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The effect of allied support isn’t merely symbolic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

"It's much more than merely delaying or preventing symptoms."

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

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

I realize now that his eyes weren’t merely glassy from drink downstairs but shiny from tears.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse