| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | but [art] mere [noun sg] | 20 |
|
| 2 | but the mere [noun sg] | 15 |
|
| 3 | but the mere [noun sg] | 15 |
|
| 4 | but [art] mere fact | 6 |
|
| 5 | but a mere [noun sg] | 5 |
|
| 6 | but a mere [noun sg] | 5 |
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