mere
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The controversy is a "reminder", the article said, that "mere superficial popularity will not only fail to generate sustainable profits, but also lead to a loss of cultural refinement".
From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026
The mere millionaires saw their wealth grow at an annual rate of 4% adjusted for inflation since the start of the millennium, UBS said.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
In mere moments, hundreds of thousands of immigrants across the country became undocumented, and fears of what would happen to them and their mixed-citizenship families mounted.
From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026
The dollar was recently at 161.82 yen on Thursday, a mere whisker from its high of ¥161.92 on June 22.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
The money he had paid for the ring mere hours before?
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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