Example sentences of "by a mere [adj] per " in BNC.
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| 1 | According to its findings , the GDP for the region rose by a mere 1.1 per cent in 1989 in real terms , 9 per cent down on 1980 growth ; and per capita production fell , for the second consecutive year , by 1 per cent to 1978 levels . |
| 2 | Defendus would increase emissions by a mere 11 per cent . |
| 3 | It increased by 17 per cent amongst Express/Mail readers , and by 34 per cent amongst Sun/Star readers , but by a mere 2 per cent amongst Mirror readers , which suggests the tabloids did influence their readers . |
| 4 | In our panel of voters the Conservative lead over Labour increased by 34 per cent amongst Sun/Star readers but by a mere 2 per cent amongst Mirror readers , which suggests the tabloids were able to influence their readers . |
| 5 | Long-term benefits such as pensions were increased by 7 per cent , whereas child benefit was increased by a mere 2.2 per cent . |