merely strengthen

Examples (10)

• This temporary setback merely strengthened her resolve.
• The criticism did not weaken him; it merely strengthened his determination.
• Their initial failures merely strengthened their bond as a team.
• The new policy will merely strengthen the existing regulations, not replace them.
• For some, adversity merely strengthens their character.
• The slight tremor merely strengthened the old building's foundations, making it more stable.
• He argued that the proposed changes would merely strengthen the status quo, not lead to real reform.
• The additional training was intended to merely strengthen their existing skills, not teach new ones.
• Instead of causing panic, the news merely strengthened the community's resolve to act.
• The debate did not change anyone's mind; it merely strengthened their pre-existing opinions.