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[meer] / mɪər /


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Although “Bohemian Rhapsody” is still the highest-grossing musical biopic, “Michael” is a mere $11 million behind and will likely snag the title in coming weeks.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The mere fact that markets returned to their AI fixation on Monday suggests last week’s talk of a near-term pullback seems premature.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The mere risk of discrimination was intolerable to the Furman court.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

The ninth studio album from British virtual band Gorillaz came to fruition in the wake of creators Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett losing their fathers a mere 10 days apart.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

A mere six days after it first started erupting, a newspaper ran a picture of a young man who had climbed to the rim of the crater and back down.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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