The phrase "a mere existence" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It means a simple or basic existence without any special purpose or significance. Example: After losing his job, John felt like he was just going through the motions and living a mere existence.
Woods, 36, looked as clumsy trying to steer the message as he did the putt toward the hole at No. 12. Instead of deflecting interest in a book whose mere existence he clearly views as a betrayal of trust, Woods only piqued interest in it by refusing to comment on questions about excerpts posted this week on Golf Digest's Web site.
The Luke Cage character, heavily indebted to blaxploitation heroes, first appeared in 1972 — a moment when the mere existence of a black comic-book character was considered progressive.
In other words, to avoid referring to Eta as a terrorist group whose mere existence constitutes a threat to citizens – after having murdered hundreds of them – and which still poses a threat to a democratic society like Spain, is not rigorous journalism but a demonstration of the fact that sometimes terrorist propaganda can be successful.
But many of the students and volunteers who travel with him have never boarded a bus, and the mere existence of a subway system in Los Angeles surprises some.
But imagine being introduced to a singer's mere existence because you've heard rumors that her world-class stylist is also doubling as her backup singer.
"The powers Paulson won from Congress last month enabling a government rescue of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae -- authority he likened to a weapon whose mere existence made it unlikely it would have to be fired -- may end up making a bailout more likely, say analysts and investors.
Indeed, a book, by its mere existence, can lend legitimacy to an argument in a sound-bite-driven debate.
It remains to be seen whether Ellis's overtures will result in a formal bid, let alone a takeover, but the mere existence of interest offers solace for supporters during an uncertain period for the club.
But her tale is so shocking that it needs to be told plainly; this is not a literary effort so much as it is a rare artifact whose mere existence should be regarded as nothing less than a miracle.
The fortress also had a psychological aspect, in that its mere existence kept a firm grip of peoples' minds essentially functioning as a morale booster during times when Sweden was in the shadow of war.
