The phrase "a mere offer" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to emphasize that the offer is insignificant or not substantial.
Example: "While I appreciate the gesture, it was just a mere offer and not a commitment."
Alternatives: "a simple proposal" or "just a suggestion."
Some philosophers suggest that the mere offer of a benefit, even if it is not accepted, calls for gratitude in the offeree (Camenisch 1981).
But the mere offer has pushed up government bond prices and taken financial pressure off indebted governments by lowering their borrowing costs.
This finding indicates that the availability of FWPs already suffices to signal perceived autonomy besides other positive attitudes and values (Batt and Valcour 2003; Grover and Crooker 1995) and to increase organizational attachment as individuals are more attached when they feel valued and trusted through the mere offer of FWPs.
Higher agreement with the per protocol analyses than with the intention to screen analyses is to be expected given that the observational studies, like the per protocol analyses of the randomised controlled trials, deal with the impact of sigmoidoscopies actually performed rather than the impact of the mere offer of screening sigmoidoscopy.
But another consideration is that the Altima, which starts at a mere $16,749, offers nearly as much interior space as the Maxima, and with its V-6, it is plenty powerful (pricing for that model starts at about $22,000).
After all, it would be hard for a mere snake to offer an apple while whispering sweet temptations.
Liberty Bowl, rated a mere single-diamond, offered the least formidable way down the peak.
At this time, I offer a mere list, except for a note on "Ida".
I offer a mere list, except for a note on what is by far the best film of the year.
By David Denby December 13, 2014 At this time, I offer a mere list, except for a note on "Ida".
