Mere

The runner finished the race in a mere two hours.

The mere thought of losing his job made him feel sick to his stomach.

I couldn't believe how much he complained about the mere 5-minute delay.

The company's offer was a mere fraction of what he was expecting.

The little girl's mere presence was enough to bring a smile to his face.

I didn't bother getting dressed for the mere 10-minute walk to the store.

I was surprised by how easily the mere touch of his hand calmed me down.

The team's performance was disappointing, given the mere 2-point lead they had at halftime.

Despite the mere 5 dollars I had, I decided to go ahead and buy the ice cream.

The TV show was canceled after a mere two episodes.

I couldn't believe how cheap the ticket was for the mere 2-hour train ride.

The restaurant was a mere five-minute walk from the hotel.

He didn't want to give the matter mere lip service; he wanted to take action.

The hike to the top of the hill was a mere warm-up for the more challenging climb ahead.

The museum's collection was a mere sampling of the art in the region.

The mere thought of a spider crawling up her leg made her shudder.

The car broke down on the mere mention of a long drive.

He didn't come here for mere pleasure, but for business.

The test was a mere formality, since he had already passed the course.

The project was not a mere task, but a huge undertaking.

It was not a mere game, but a test of skill and strategy.

It is not a mere assumption, but a proven fact.

The company's goals are not mere aspirations, but achievable targets.

The movie was a mere distraction from his problems.

The problem is not of mere technicality, but of great importance.

The artist's work is not mere imitation, but true innovation.

She did not marry him for mere convenience, but out of love.

The conference was not a mere gathering, but a platform for sharing ideas.

The singer's performance was a mere shadow of her former self.

The journalist's report was mere sensationalism, not a responsible and accurate account of the facts.

The evidence presented was a mere circumstantial case, lacking concrete proof.

The article provided a mere summary of the research, without going into detail.

He was disappointed to receive a mere participation trophy.

The author's characters were mere caricatures, lacking depth and complexity.

His apology was a mere excuse, lacking sincerity.

The ancient ruins are surrounded by a beautiful mere.

The solution was a mere 5 millimeters in diameter.

The painting was a mere sketch, lacking detail.

His apology was a mere formality, lacking sincerity.

The task required a mere 5 minutes to complete.

The dog was a mere puppy, barely able to walk.