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The phrase "are merely expected" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that something is anticipated or required without any additional emphasis or significance.
Example: "In this project, certain outcomes are merely expected, and we should not overanalyze them."
Alternatives: "are simply anticipated" or "are just required".
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Soldiers are merely expected to keep their living quarters neat and sanitary.
In some markets, violators are ticketed or towed, while in others, non-E.V. drivers are merely expected to be courteous and observe posted signs.
We who have seen whole nations, ethnic and religious groups targeted for the sake of corporate gain, who have watched arrogance and ignorance dance wildly down the isle of capital sanctuary, while soldiers like yourself are merely expected to throw rice and bombs.
When teachers are merely expected to "deliver" assembly line exercises by script, I suppose this cheap form of labor is sufficient.
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Yet it is also noteworthy that where the European fairytale heroine was merely expected to be beautiful, a desirable Muslim maiden is also expected to possess intelligence.
And Brett Favre, of course, was merely expected to be the Jets' locker room leader, quarterback, change agent and face of a franchise.
Tithing, however, is not a requirement under the current covenant governing the relationship between the affiliates and Habitat International; it is merely "expected".
"The worst thing of all," he says, "is that no one pays attention to your ambitions, your dreams or who you really are". He was merely expected to be beautiful, that was all.
Some academics are worried that they are going to be merely expected to churn out graduates with job-related degrees, who are ready-trained in team leadership, corporate manners and PowerPoint.
Don't confuse what's mandatory with what is merely expected.
Second of all, it means that the newfangled expectations for what would constitute a success for Dawn of Justice is quite a bit higher than if it were merely expected to get a solid sequel bump compared to the $668m worldwide total of Man of Steel.
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