I merely stopped by to make sure my patient was happy.

He did not merely stop the scrimmage and explain what went wrong.

Beanpole started to say something then stopped and merely nodded.

As usual, no one stopped merely to give a guy a free ride.

I merely stopped to give you and the rest a chance to catch up.

You'll pay extra if an outsider friend merely stops by for a beer.

The government's plans for education do not stop merely at taking money out of students' pockets, however.

It is therefore time to stop merely talking and to start acting.

The brake may have much more to do than merely stopping a car.

Is your visit official, or did you merely stop by to inquire after my health?