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

“Ah—that is—I speak of course merely as an example. There is naturally no truth in the rumor that rations at the front are reduced. So! I—I hold you responsible!”

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom