Sentence examples for mere reaction from inspiring English sources

At the time of the Scopes trial, in 1925, most educated people had considered fundamentalism outmoded and irrelevant — a mere reaction to the advances in science and to modernity in general.

Yet our focus must be a result of our vision, not a mere reaction to reality.

The mere reaction to the maximum velocity would indeed reduce the fuel consumption most effectively, but may slow the vehicle down unacceptably during the coasting phase.

The drawing of a friend-enemy distinction, therefore, is never a mere reaction to a threat to a form of existence that is already given (but see Mouffe 1999, 49 50).

As well as attacking "rationalists", who have a rational plan and believe in abstract rights, Oakeshott also criticised "empiricists", who claim to be pragmatic, rejecting tradition in favour of mere reaction to events.

For their part, Mr. Putin and his defenders denounce outside political interference in places like Ukraine, claiming that Russian moves there are mere reactions to Western meddling.

Goodes, unsurprisingly, was not engaged in a mere kneejerk reaction.

AT inflammation is never considered as a mere local reaction.

North sees Northampton's recent hiccup as a mere blip; a natural reaction of their stars returning to club rugby after the Six Nations.

The strong reaction to mere comments from a candidate — before any fresh easing has actually taken place — demonstrates one of the less understood aspects of monetary policy: that expectations can matter more than policy.

The show was in progress, and it wasn't going to be stopped by the reactions of mere customers.