tip of the iceberg
Example Sentences
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According to several former and current Wall Streeters, that rule is just the tip of the iceberg.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
She says she thinks this is just "the tip of the iceberg" and could get much worse.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
“It’s the tip of the iceberg, it’s moving very quickly,” Dimon added, predicting that JPMorgan would hire more AI talent and fewer bankers in certain categories.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
“I think this is the tip of the iceberg; you could easily double or triple the number of university retirement communities.”
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
The front page was just the tip of the iceberg.
From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor
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