merely

Example Sentences

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"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

She lost her case at the appeals court, which held that Colorado’s law merely regulates conduct by medical professionals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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

Penelope did not feel it was proper for her to offer an opinion about the Ashtons’ wealth, so she merely replied, “You have heard of the family, then?”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood