merely
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“Her Private Hell” is not merely glittering debris, as some have posited, nor is it style over substance; it’s a campfire story told by Thatcher’s unearthly orator, with just as much chilling impact.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
New research by economists Abhinav Motheram and Sharon Buteau suggests that this merchant network was not merely an effect of UPI's success.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
"While these are merely requests and do not imply that visitors will be forcibly asked to leave, we earnestly ask for your understanding of the intent behind these guidelines and your cooperation," its statement said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
Instead, the anniversary merely signaled an important milestone: the completion, in February, of the central Tower of Jesus Christ, which made the Sagrada Família the world’s tallest church.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
I try to silence her with a stare, like Michelle does to just about everyone, but Pua merely smiles back and I end up giving in.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
Vocabulary lists containing merely
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