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The second thought explicit directions were a mere suggestion and not to be followed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
"It's a complete reversal of the situation: for a long time, Europeans were condescending toward Chinese manufacturers, seen as mere imitators."
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026
Somebody — perhaps it was Lee Cronin himself, probably not — wanted us to know that his latest project, “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy,” was no mere mummy movie.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
True, I am basing this conclusion on the mere 20 companies that had reported as of April 14.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026
“I don’t know,” she said, and her voice, so calm and steady mere seconds ago with her mom, now sounded strangled and choked.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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