The phrase "merely mention" is grammatically correct and commonly used in written English.
It is typically used to describe something that is mentioned briefly or without much emphasis. Here is an example: "Don't worry, I'll just mention your name to the boss. I won't go into detail about your mistake."
As with many indictments, one must distinguish the crimes the prosecutors merely mention from those they really care about.
Two chapters two-thirds of the way through the book actually discuss Da Vinci, but the rest merely mention him tangentially while wandering on a disconnected journey through the totality of western art and science.
I merely mention that to illustrate that, in the intellectual culture, even at what's called the left-liberal end of the political spectrum, the core principles haven't changed very much.
"The lyric essay doesn't expound, is suggestive rather than exhaustive, depends on gaps, may merely mention," he writes (quoting John D'Agata and Deborah Tall), and so it is with his book, which argues forcefully and passionately, but not like a debate-team captain, more like a clever if overmatched boxer, endlessly bobbing and weaving.
(For those dismissive of such a cushy trip, I will merely mention the word "suitcase" and a sign in American Airlines Guatemala Cityy airport office which explains that the 10 most important words in Customer Services are, "I apologise for our mistake. Let me make it right").
I merely mention the story because of the Rackspace connection.
Merely mentioning it, he erupts into disdainful giggles.
In his memo, Mr. Burke merely mentioned Ms. Zalaznick's leaving and praised her contributions.
Merely mentioning the figure frustrated him, since he said his study has been widely misquoted.
(Merely mentioning the new palatial headquarters of the Metropolitan Transit Authority downtown incites fury in the Valley).
Merely mentioning the existence of such restrictions can land you in trouble.
