Not, we hasten to add, because we're in any way sentimental - merely practical.

This difference is neither temporary nor merely practical; it is an invariable and natural property of everything.

Then all such merely practical thoughts blew out of his head.

"The principle of scientific inquiry should not be limited to merely the practical or the possible," explained Sighter.

Being merely practical, they dealt with whatever came to hand.

I like to think of myself as being merely practical and efficient, a good business man, Vivi, even when doing my charity work.

However, the advantages are bigger than the merely practical.

It brought Early Man far more than light, warmth, protection, or any merely practical advantage.

Terry Sue is the merely practical mother of six hungry kids.

It's merely practical to form partnerships, so local thugs end up working with companies like Ballentree.