1.   And the bass would be a mere suggestion, not an appreciable part of the music.

2.   Bush flinched at the mere suggestion.

3.   But even the mere suggestion that online privacy can get in the way of effective law enforcement has civil libertarians up in arms.

4.   But the Khobar Towers analogy, and the mere suggestion that prominent Yemenis might have connived in the Cole bombing has enraged the Yemenis.

5.   But the mere suggestion was both incredibly insensitive and appalling.

6.   Contrast that with two-time Masters champion Bernhard Langer, who seems offended by the mere suggestion.

7.   Even the mere suggestion of Cher getting involved in a new romance can spark tabloid headlines.

8.   He chuckled at the mere suggestion.

9.   His eyes widen at the mere suggestion of a runoff.

10.   Like a quick disclaimer is required at the mere suggestion.