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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a mere two submissions" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to emphasize the small quantity of submissions in a context where the number is surprisingly low or insignificant.
Example: "After weeks of promotion, we received a mere two submissions for the contest, which was disappointing."
Alternatives: "only two submissions" or "just two submissions".
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The last contest for which we had entries from the state, contest No. 471, reveals a mere two submissions.
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All this takes place in a mere two days.
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