Sentence examples for over mere from inspiring English sources

But I've seen plenty of Americans get soppy over animals in ways they never would over mere human beings.

During the course of the festival, a temporary city is erected and demolished over mere months.

German writer Jean Paul, meanwhile, extolled a "luxury of enjoyment" over mere "furnishing luxury".

Don't delay the pipeline over mere carbon worries will be the essence of it.

Love -- tragic or ecstatic -- must be allowed to carry the day over mere etc.

Blasphemy is a highly combustible subject in Pakistan, with emotions flaring over mere rumors that Islam has been insulted.

Because of this it is time mainstream republicans did something more than merely eschew violence.Declaring that the war is over, although mere symbolism, would help.

Not only has he failed but Michael Howard has seen a growth in Tory membership of 40,000 since he took over a mere eight months ago.

It was a bad deal," said Judge James Chalfant, noting that Hollister handed over a mere $100,000 down payment.

You have crossed over from mere religious teaching, into preaching divisiveness and perhaps zealotry to your followers.

"This amendment can sink years of effort by both Republicans and Democrats... over a mere formality," Leahy said.