only reinforce
Frequency: 7.08.1 per million words
Similar to 'merely reinforce', emphasizing the limited effect of an action.
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Examples (10)
- This new evidence will only reinforce their existing beliefs.
- His apology served to only reinforce her suspicion.
- The lack of action will only reinforce the idea that nothing can be done.
- Such policies often only reinforce existing inequalities.
- The study's findings only reinforce what we already know.
- Arguing with him will only reinforce his stubborn attitude.
- This setback might only reinforce their resolve to try harder.
- The media coverage seemed to only reinforce the stereotype.
- Her silence did only reinforce the rumors.
- Criticizing them now will only reinforce their defensiveness.