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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a mere two sets" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to emphasize the smallness or insignificance of the quantity being referred to, often in a context where larger numbers are expected or typical.
Example: "After hours of searching, I found a mere two sets of the rare stamps I was looking for."
Alternatives: "only two sets" or "just two sets".
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But in the finals, he dropped a mere two sets.
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He had 17 aces on the fast hardcourt and lost just 13 points on serve against the No. 12-ranked Mathieu, including a mere two points in the second set.
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Its congressional delegation looks set to switch from five Democrats and one Republican to a mere two Democrats and four Republicans.
It had conceded a mere two goals.
The concept: a mere two categories.
Hosokawa's successor, Hata Tsutomu, lasted a mere two months.
London's games are a mere two years away.
The sun will rise again in a mere two hours.
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