I'm not trying merely to make up for what I did.

My God, man, we're no longer merely trying to keep the news from the public.

You and your men were merely trying to protect me.

The company says it is merely trying to help itself while also helping the community.

I am merely trying to avoid trouble for all concerned.

One suspects he was merely trying to get more material for his book.

He was merely trying to help workers to meet their needs.

"I was merely trying to put your mind at ease."

I was merely trying to provide you with the best possible deal.

I was merely trying to explain to you that conditions down here on the surface are rather difficult.