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Example Sentences

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Taken along with the overall stink that still hangs on the Globes, which joins the general toxicity wafting in the air a mere 11 days into 2026, however, it’s all pretty deflating.

From Salon

The mere threat of a team moving here got its current city to devote public money to a new stadium.

From Los Angeles Times

The property is mere steps from the Novak Cafe and Restaurant, a food hot spot established by the tennis legend’s parents, Srdjan and Dijana, in their son’s honor.

From MarketWatch

One example is the popular Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF, which was up a mere 4.5% in 2025.

From Barron's

Batty was more than a mere enforcer, however.

From BBC