Others are mere passive enablers, willing to believe by default that the delusion is probably true, or at least that it's not worth seeking an alternative explanation.
These assets distinguish NATO as a military alliance from a mere coalition of the willing.
"Uber is… not a mere intermediary between drivers willing to offer transport services occasionally and passengers in search of such services.
"God willing, Iraq will be better," she said, the museum a mere afterthought, "but we're here to see Maliki".
Just the mere fact that Davis is willing to reunite with Rivers, despite a somewhat rocky relationship in Boston, says a lot about how those in the league respect the coach.
"The mere fact that you're willing to put your name on the ballot and have people vote you up or down takes an enormous amount of self-confidence," said Chris Lehane, a Democratic political strategist who has been watching the Weiner scandal unfold from a Hollywood set, where he is helping make a movie about -- surprise -- politicians involved in sex scandals.
By contrast, the mere assertion that I am willing to do something does not bring me under the obligation to do so.
Even if they aren't household names, the mere fact that they were willing to submit a review for your services makes you seem like a credible authority.
Monica was pleased to let me know that I could attend the conference for a mere $400 or, if I was willing to pay $1280, I could enjoy "Package A," which included four nights in a hotel and three dinners.
By this logic not always wrong, by the way, but badly applied in the majority of cases if we wonder why humans seem so willing to accept mere symbols of value in executing their commerce, we should look for examples of symbolic exchange in nature, and then postulate a common source or cause.
