Example sentences of "but [det] [is] merely a " in BNC.
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| 1 | To say either that someone acts authoritatively or that someone is responsible for his actions may depend upon the possibility of ascribing mental states or capacities but neither is merely a shorthand way of ascribing them . |
| 2 | Some mixtures of garam masala available commercially include cumin and coriander , but this is merely a cynical way to reduce the cost . |
| 3 | ‘ But this is merely a postponement , not a cancellation , ’ he reminded her . |
| 4 | Admittedly , when young , one does tend to be annoyed by remarks such as , ‘ My grandad 's older than your dad ’ , and become increasingly frustrated by mum 's , ‘ When I was young a shilling would buy ’ lectures , but this is merely a passing phase . |
| 5 | It is true that sometimes he does attack innate ideas ; but this is merely an indirect strategy . |