mere
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Everyone at Celtic is reluctant to compare any mere mortal to Henrik Larsson, a saintly figure of the club's past.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
When Americans prepared to commemorate the nation’s centennial in 1876, the nation had begun to come to terms with its complicated history, and many saw reason to celebrate its mere continued existence.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
SpaceX’s AI division generated $818 million of revenue in the March quarter, a mere 12.5% increase compared with a year earlier.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
“Not mere condolences but calls to action from people I barely knew,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
“The wolves were a reminder that the strange curse upon the Ashtons was a mystery bigger than mere reason could overrule.”
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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