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In other words, if the U.S. electorate was merely polarized, people would be voting with enthusiasm for either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump, and would flock to the polling stations en-masse.
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Michael Bruter and Sarah Harrison, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
State officials said the program has been in place for years, and the order merely changed the frequency of the data reporting from monthly to daily.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 30 Oct. 2024
In recent years, it’s mostly been for the better — shares have more than tripled since the start of 2022 while the broader health-care sector has advanced merely 5%.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
If the upshot of all this were merely the shattered career dreams of a bunch of Gen X and millennial movie executives, this story probably wouldn’t have been written.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
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Michael Bruter and Sarah Harrison, TIME, 31 Oct. 2024
State officials said the program has been in place for years, and the order merely changed the frequency of the data reporting from monthly to daily.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 30 Oct. 2024
In recent years, it’s mostly been for the better — shares have more than tripled since the start of 2022 while the broader health-care sector has advanced merely 5%.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2024
If the upshot of all this were merely the shattered career dreams of a bunch of Gen X and millennial movie executives, this story probably wouldn’t have been written.
—Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for merely
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Rental is also a natural fit for those who like to switch up their collections frequently or spend just a week or two aboard each year.Julia Zaltzman for Robb Report, ARTnews.com, 28 Oct. 2024
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Some have also engaged in private events with national candidates, including when Democratic vice presidential candidate Tim Walz spoke to Harris Victory Fund donors in Louisville just two weeks before Election Day.Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 28 Oct. 2024
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There is only a day before Election Day, and polling shows the race between Trump and Harris to be very tight.Tara Suter, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
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This method not only makes the practice more affordable and accessible, but also offers a personalized experience tailored to the unique aspirations of each individual.David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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According to Jeff Gulati, a political science professor at Bentley University in Waltham, Mass., Harris and Trump’s podcast appearances are simply another part of their larger campaign and communication strategy.Rebecca Schneid, TIME, 26 Oct. 2024
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Before installing, simply measure and draw your layout to ensure installation accuracy.Christina Shepherd McGuire, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Merely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/merely. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
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