merely
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Others are merely devout enthusiasts of medieval architecture.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026
An Indian Institute of Technology Delhi report from 2023 showed ridership of merely 25-35% of the projected figures across corridors.
From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026
Sometimes Christians merely wove their faith into family life, political and economic analysis, opinions about social issues, explanations of natural disasters, choices about school curricula and attitudes to war.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
It is the most significant American museum built this century, and not merely because of its architecture.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
As Agatha Swanburne once observed, “Luck is only luck; the bad is often merely the good in disguise.”
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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