He presumed his son-in-law was merely indulging in badinage; but even so, his words were not soothing.

Regan makes no secret of the fact that he is not merely indulging in theoretical philosophy.

Surely such a people would not indulge in wanton destruction merely for the fun of it.

He is merely indulging his lifelong fascination with law, the legal system, courts and justice.

Strickland, 6 feet 3 inches and 210 pounds, is not merely indulging in self-flattery.

'Oh, indeed I did,' he said brightly, as though he merely indulged a rather dim child's curiosity.

He imagined she was merely indulging Ana.

He was not merely indulging Ana.

But for all die evidence they found, Ricky and Val might have been merely indulging in an over-vivid dream.

He'd been merely indulging in an amusing diversion to pass the time.