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
The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
Ultimately, a federal system that endows states with substantial authority can act as a powerful custodian of democracy, one that goes well beyond the mere involvement of state officials in the electoral system.
—Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
The 2020 presidential election was decided by a mere 10,457 votes here, 11,779 votes in Georgia, 33,596 votes in Nevada, and 80,555 votes in Pennsylvania.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Unlike traditional methods, where consent is implied by mere attendance and personal information (name, address and email) is required, Impulse lets the guest take ownership of their images without divulging personal data.
—Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Trump has a clear political incentive for recasting the end of a constitutional right as the mere prologue to a triumph of direct democracy.
—The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
Ultimately, a federal system that endows states with substantial authority can act as a powerful custodian of democracy, one that goes well beyond the mere involvement of state officials in the electoral system.
—Jenna Bednar, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
The 2020 presidential election was decided by a mere 10,457 votes here, 11,779 votes in Georgia, 33,596 votes in Nevada, and 80,555 votes in Pennsylvania.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
Unlike traditional methods, where consent is implied by mere attendance and personal information (name, address and email) is required, Impulse lets the guest take ownership of their images without divulging personal data.
—Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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His plans threaten California’s clean air standards and immigration protections, affecting families, communities and the very quality of life that defines this state.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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There’s this extraordinary moment where the ending of the Jan 6th hearings were concluding at the very moment of his entire congressional career.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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Price’s notice to the sheriff on Friday comes nearly three years to the day after Monk, 45, was declared dead after being found face-down in his cell next to a puddle of urine and uneaten food, according to a lawsuit filed by his family that resulted in a $7 million settlement with the county.Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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On Tuesday night on WWE NXT, Ripley was attacked by Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez in her car, leaving the Australian in a puddle of her own blood.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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The sheer scale of phones used in the study let the researchers correct individual bias by comparing the devices against each other.Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
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The sheer number of cyclists snarled traffic and prompted restrictions by the city's tourism-hungry officials, who had encouraged them to come.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The Latinos were polled as part of a pool of 9,000 voters surveyed for the American Electorate Voter Poll.Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Nestled on a generous 0.3-acre lot, the property provides abundant outdoor space including a pool.Bay Area Home Report, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Mere.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mere. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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