merely underline

Frequency: 7.714.8 per million words

to do no more than emphasize something that is already known or expected

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merely

Examples (10)

  • This disaster merely underlines the need for caution.
  • His resignation merely underlined the depth of the company's problems.
  • The report merely underlines what we already suspected.
  • These minor issues merely underline the complexity of the project.
  • Her silence merely underlined her disapproval.
  • The survey results merely underline the existing disparities.
  • Such incidents merely underline the fragility of peace.
  • The budget cuts merely underline the financial constraints we face.
  • His dismissive tone merely underlined his lack of respect.
  • The new regulations merely underline the importance of data privacy.