Sentence examples similar to a mere gratification from inspiring English sources

But even this Fitzgerald undercuts: pandering, after all, is ministering to mere gratification.

Nor am I surprised that austerity-battered countries are happier, for in their world of instant gratification a mere trifle is enough instantly, albeit briefly, to satisfy them.

"Any alleged illegal gratification or payoffs cannot be attributed to AEL given that AEL has been a mere port operator and the cargo interest always was with either miners or other parties," the statement said, referring to the company by its initials.

A mere chardonnay, perhaps.

A mere $1 billion.

Not a "mere" tweaker.

A mere handful.

The price: a mere £35m.

Jim Trusdale was a mere acquaintance.

Bloggers A mere marketing tool?

Now a mere 8,000 remain.