Sentence examples for merely expresses from inspiring English sources

It merely expresses a positive attitude of a particular viewer; it is an expression of pleasure, like a satisfied sigh.

In the original version Arkadina merely expresses casual sadness for Nina's unhappy home life.

Whereas the statement "All uranium spheres have a radius of less than one kilometre" is a matter of natural law (large uranium spheres would be unstable because of fundamental physical properties), the statement "All gold spheres have a radius of less than one kilometre" merely expresses a cosmic accident.

For the essential question about Sarko-diplomacy is whether it reflects a well-defined strategy, based on a clear vision of the world, or merely expresses a shrewd and pragmatic activism that applies a keen domestic political instinct to the field of foreign affairs?

(For example, Schleiermacher argues that music merely expresses physiologically based "life-conditions [Lebenszustände]," not representations or thoughts).

Major shareholder Insight Venture Partners' managing director Deven Parekh merely expresses his "support for the executive team changes" at Newegg in a statement.

So Richardson was merely expressing cynicism.

He said that they had merely expressed sympathy toward consumers.

Other Arab leaders merely expressed their support behind closed doors.

NBC merely expressed interest; Viacom could yet bid.

This statement merely expressed a sentiment common among Congolese people.