mere talk
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“The truth is, mere talk of martial law is enough to send chills to the spine of any Filipino,” a Senate leader said.
From New York Times ● Jan. 16, 2017
And while mere talk about guns might seem to have nothing to do with the right to keep or bear arms, the advocates contend that the Constitution is on their side.
From Slate ● Jan. 8, 2016
But with the group struggling with turnovers, rebounding and shooting against a Tulsa team that sat four games below .500, it all seemed mere talk.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 30, 2013
Tonight, all of that amounts to mere talk and we start to see where the action leads.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 1, 2011
"Yes, your honour!" the innkeeper stammered, his knees shaking; "I confess it is mere talk, but we all be—be—lieve it."
From Werwolves by Elliott O'Donnell
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