mere

Example Sentences

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Adversaries saw how a U.S. joint force was able to pull this off, rapidly, a mere 30 miles from a major Iranian city.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

He then grew a fresh batch of plants genetically true to those that once surrounded the mere.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

And at a mere $68.99, it’s a real bargain too ... at least for people planning on attending enough Dodgers games to make the season-long free refills worth the cost.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

It may be a mere scrap of land, but Kharg handles around 90 percent of Iran's crude exports, according to a report by US bank JP Morgan.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

“It seems, with mere hours left in the challenge, the court case was conveniently dismissed, and you were free to spend the money again. The timing felt motivated.”

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty