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Discover LudwigThe phrase 'a mere 2%' is correct and usable in written English
It is typically used to express a small or insignificant amount or quantity. Example: "The company's profits increased by a mere 2% this quarter, much lower than expected."
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Emerging markets funds gained a mere 2% a year.
A recent opinion poll found that a mere 2% of the public agreed with him.
Sanders, by contrast, was described as such by a mere 2% of those polled.
Greece accounts for a mere 2% of the eurozone economy and the EU population.
The company has a mere 2% share of America's market but is the second-largest operator.
After years of misery, Romania's economy is expected to grow this year by a mere 2%.
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500 had eked out a mere 2percentt gain.
And its services are now regularly attended by a mere 2percentt of the population.
A mere 2percentt could be classified as holding a consistently "ideological" position on overall policy.
A mere 2 percent has been spent on other transportation projects.
Green Dot serves a mere 2% to 4% of them.
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