William Steinway somehow united the forces of industry, commerce and art without ever turning the piano into a mere commodity.

Domestic air travel, to me, has now become a mere commodity.

Granted, lots of sound equipment is sold these days as a mere commodity - an item for chain stores.

Does that matter at a time when air travel is routinely referred to as a mere "commodity?"

"If I didn't do this type of marketing, I would be selling a mere commodity," he said.

Even those who have ridden the 1980's boom welcome the change because art lovers never like to see works reduced to mere commodities.

He speaks of honor as a mere commodity.

Control over the environment is seen on a large scale but also with how animals are created as mere commodities.

This convention recognises the specific nature of cultural activities, goods and services that can under no circumstances be regarded as mere commodities.

Our farmers are not there to produce mere commodities, or wares to sell.