merely highlight

Frequency: 6.04.1 per million words

To emphasize something only, and nothing more.

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Examples (10)

  • The talks merely highlighted the great gulf between the two sides.
  • His comments merely highlighted the urgency of the situation.
  • The report merely highlighted existing problems without offering solutions.
  • She didn't offer a new perspective, but merely highlighted what was already known.
  • The incident merely highlighted the systemic issues within the organization.
  • Their disagreement merely highlighted their differing priorities.
  • This study will merely highlight the importance of early intervention.
  • The committee's findings merely highlighted the need for further research.
  • He tried to downplay it, but his actions merely highlighted his true intentions.
  • The debate merely highlighted how complex the issue truly is.