merely
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"The real breakthrough won't come until these systems are not merely capable of translating but also of telling us when they're not sure," Yvon says.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
When Fontaines D.C. released its debut album, “Dogrel,” in 2019, the band was merely one promising act among many in the crowded field of post-punk music.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
"This is not merely an assault on an MP. It is an assault on democratic freedoms and the rule of law," Brittas said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
The brand talks about service not merely as a function of getting food to customers, but as an expression of care.
From Salon ● Oct. 11, 2026
“Do not put your cart before your horse, Louise,” I merely said, rearranging my hands.
From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck
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