But he merely asked me what I thought of her.

I would merely ask when this is likely to take effect.

A girl was merely asking if he had been cut off.

Their eyes held as she merely asked, "Is everything going to be all right?"

But I did not come here to merely ask you for employment.

However, King merely asked for a glass of water and told them to carry on with it.

I merely ask you to consider the political aspects of the situation.

I would merely ask you to be aware of this.

He merely asked if she'd care for a drink, then moved toward the bar.

I merely asked which one was likely to be joining us for dinner.