merely

Example Sentences

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That isn’t merely a matter of selling goods to willing buyers.

From The Wall Street Journal

China is now big enough to mint a world-beating movie almost entirely on its own — and powerful enough to decide whether a Hollywood tentpole merely succeeds, or becomes truly historic.

From MarketWatch

Anything else, including the ball drop on your bucket list, is merely a distraction.

From MarketWatch

We’ve all heard that laughter is the best medicine; funny stuff isn’t merely diversion, but essential to our health.

From Los Angeles Times

But that’s merely the “solar” part, which, as mentioned, is in no short supply.

From Salon