Not only was he a mere 162 pounds, but also a shooting accident had weakened his left arm.

A man who has a quarter of a million in his sights can afford to turn down a mere six hundred pounds.

It felt very heavy, in a way that went beyond mere pounds and ounces.

These days you can find laptops that weigh in at a mere two pounds or so.

It can often arise even when people are a mere few pounds overweight.

It cost a mere eight pounds a week to rent.

"And it can be yours for a mere two thousand pounds."

Only weighing a mere 195 pounds, John was the smallest brother in the family.

Because of his size - a mere 230 pounds - not many colleges were interested in him.

The harvest in 1970 was a mere five million pounds.