tip of the iceberg
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What we’ve uncovered is just the tip of the iceberg.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
They regard that figure as "the tip of the iceberg" and believe around 10-15% of season tickets are controlled by touts.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Apple described its findings as "the tip of the iceberg," saying it had limited visibility into what was happening behind OpenAI's closed doors.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
But that’s only the tip of the iceberg.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 3, 2026
I sometimes thought of this bit of mountain as the tip of the iceberg of the rest of the world.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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