But that merely underscores the extent of Gould's impact.

But the argument merely underscores what the playwright is doing all along - turning a tortured soul into a symbol.

"That merely underscored his weakness of resolve," replied Fhermus.

Even so, the losses to her scanty ground forces merely underscored her problems.

His play merely underscores how bad things are for the Rangers.

But, for their supporters, that merely underscored their long-range commitment.

In fact, the probable increase in number of species through time merely underscores the puzzle and paradox.

Rather, the price drop merely underscored a deep sense of pessimism among market participants.

The fact that fads are generated artificially, to a large extent, merely underscores their significance.

To opponents, the violence merely underscores what they have long argued.