In the past, the mere announcement of American plans to retaliate was enough to restrict imports.

The mere announcement that a company has done such a deal can send its stock into a tailspin from which it may never recover.

Their mere announcement spelled the end, as Shepard was then forced to admit that the Hodag was a hoax.

The mere announcement of the company's plans for the depot "one half-mile west of the courthouse" caused property values in the western section of town to skyrocket.

The mere announcement by a company of its intention of converting could add 10-20% to its share price.

Jackson's mere announcement that he would play pro football alienated many Royals teammates, who questioned his dedication to baseball.

The mere announcement puts cable companies on notice that, as soon as technology allows, they will be required to treat all Internet companies and cable programmers the same.

With the second step, I think every Member of the European Parliament has been following not the clash, but the furious attack at the mere announcement of the proposal.

The mere announcement of a project produces a frenzy of lawyers, consultants, politicians and activists like sharks reacting to chum.

The brutal scene of tanks facing down student demonstrators at Tiananmen Square is difficult to wipe away with the mere announcement of an Olympics.