More importantly, language does not function merely on the level of its effects on the senses, as (for example) visual modes do.

It merely functions as a realm of existence by which the spiritual and the divine can interact with one another.

Some characters seem to function merely as vehicles for imparting information, rather than interesting individuals with meaningful lives.

My body merely functions to see DiSanti in his grave.

No college or university could function merely by everyone following the "letter of the law" with respect to written policies and procedures.

But confusion might be one result, with area codes no longer referring to areas, but functioning merely as prefixes.

Similarly, their tasting rooms do not function merely as charming distractions for wine-curious tourists.

Disregarding communication with the public audience, these sculptures function merely as decoration of the spaces.

From 1941 onwards, it didn't merely function as a transit camp, as the name suggests.

Expander cycle engines do not need computer controllers to merely function.