Sentence examples for merely to be from inspiring English sources

I'd like merely to be an indifferent tennis player.

Sam Walton wanted merely to be the world's biggest retailer.

Tough government responses seem merely to be increasing the tension.

Now, Meridiana aims merely to be a neighborhood hangout.

That fish is not something merely to be eaten.

Their father wants them merely to be strong.

But plans among military rebels to overthrow the government seem merely to be on hold.

Pacquiao seemed happy to be fighting Mayweather, while Mayweather seemed happy merely to be Mayweather.

Even so, Athabasca investors seem merely to be swapping potential troubles.

Increasingly, Bobby viewed it as a favor merely to be seen with him".

The dancers seemed not to believe in them, merely to be ravenously exhibiting themselves in them.