tip of the iceberg
Example Sentences
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It overwhelmed me to think about all the possibilities of our world only being like the tip of the iceberg and all of creation.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026
Barnes said the figures were likely only the tip of the iceberg as many victims remained too embarrassed to come forward.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
According to several former and current Wall Streeters, that rule is just the tip of the iceberg.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
“It’s the tip of the iceberg, it’s moving very quickly,” Dimon added, predicting that JPMorgan would hire more AI talent and fewer bankers in certain categories.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Bran came up with this: “Rich girl escapes while poor artist drowns when mega-ship sees only the tip of the iceberg and sinks as the crew rearranges the deck chairs while the band plays on.”
From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg
