Matter, on the other hand is passive, being a mere possibility that the forms bring to life.

This is leading students like me to lose faith in the mere possibility of college.

I may have mentioned the merest possibility of a battle.

Still, the mere possibility of higher rates upset the stock and bond markets.

Some international specialists consider that more than a mere possibility.

The mere "possibility of trouble over religious beliefs" was held to be sufficient cause for the Minister to take action.

But few other public figures could generate so much interest in the mere possibility that they might run.

But the mere possibility of such a development has fueled speculative activity.

Her face blanched at the mere possibility suggested by his words.

Not that the mere possibility alone wasn't reason enough for us to take action.