as in very
being this and no more
the mere idea of your traveling alone to Europe is ridiculous
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Recent Examples of mere
Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
Some may read these as a mere coincidence, but for others, the recurring numerals are no accident.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
These extraordinary characterizations complicate love over mere pity.
—Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
In the movie, Sylvie heads to Italy for a mere 12 weeks.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
This is no mere neighborhood holiday display contest, though.
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Adjective
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That would not be possible without the very arm that will run the new venue.Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 16 Dec. 2024
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This move, it can be argued, is contrary to the very culture of the United States.Callum Booth, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Related article Children are drinking from puddles and wading through sewage pools, as Israel pummels water systems in Gaza Bacterial infections like diarrhea have become commonplace in the enclave due to the consumption of contaminated water.Sophie Tanno, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
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Lovick, with friends Je-Quan Irving and Floyd Washington, cleaned out the muck and stocked the puddle with a 50-bag of goldfish from the neighborhood pet store.The Editors, Curbed, 2 Dec. 2024
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These challenges stem primarily from the sheer volume and variability of data required to maintain effective defenses.Bankim Chandra, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The sheer volume of socializing at this time of year also offers you ample opportunity to have some sort of romantic liaison under the mistletoe.Olivia Petter, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
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Students who demonstrate sustained interest and excellence in a single area—whether STEM, humanities, or the arts—are more likely to stand out in a competitive applicant pool.Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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There’s also a pool and full-service restaurant — don’t skip the Margherita pizza here.Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Mere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mere. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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