mere words
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We're talking about a written offer, not a sounding-out or mere words.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
They issue threats that sound tough but are mere words.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 2, 2026
This quilt chart teaches more than mere words ever could.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 5, 2026
“It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning,” they shared.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2025
Matt realized he’d better walk carefully around people who took offense at mere words.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
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