Sentence examples for was it merely from inspiring English sources

Had the water itself changed, I wondered, or was it merely reflecting its environment?

Was it merely boredom?

Nor was it merely a temporary maneuver.

Was it merely expedient for the drama?

Or was it merely picturesque?

Nor was it merely a clique.

Was it merely a harmless prank that went horribly wrong?

Or was it merely an expression of nationalist rage?

Was it merely an overreaction spurred by a siege mentality?

Or is it merely naïve?

Or is it merely repressing consumption?