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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 possibility makes betting against him dangerous.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
It is not a mere aftershock from Callais, but a separate earthquake of the same or perhaps even greater magnitude.
From Slate • Jun. 3, 2026
Europe might contain all the cultural capitals and current world powers, but in terms of America's national interest, it was a mere sideshow and distraction.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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