Sentence examples for merely playing the from inspiring English sources

Merely playing the game is not enough.

The state's racing executives and horsemen are merely playing the hand they have been dealt.

They said they believed Dyke was merely playing the negotiating game.

The NYSE has not cut its prices, but with BATS now trading NYSE-listed securities too, it will come under pressure to do so.Fans of BATS say it is merely playing the big exchanges at their own game.

Liberals who feel the need to affirm their own patriotism are merely playing the right's game, unconsciously accepting its litmus tests and reinforcing the same reactionary tendencies they deplore.

Throughout our conversation, and the various lectures of his I have attended, it is often hard to tell whether he actually believes in what he is saying, or if he is merely playing the provocateur.

Others focus on particular sorts of events, such as bankruptcies or mergers, or merely play the stockmarket.

Gay stood at his locker later, trying to explain that on his critical interception he had merely played the coverage the defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau had called.

If the United States won, or merely played the Poles to a draw, it would automatically advance to the next World Cup round.

President Bush merely plays the role of the Big Brother, who takes away civil liberties and gives a false sense of security in return.

Had she merely played the song on her stereo while shooting the scene on the sofa, there would have been no way for anyone to detect it, short of watching every video on the site.