barely
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BEIRUT—The government of Lebanon is barely able to manage the basic requirements of statehood.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
They barely marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in October 2024.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
“He’s barely 17 and getting to the upper 90s. He’s more polished, plus he’s a lefty.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
And they recognized that Charlie, barely thirty years old when he was killed, was still learning and evolving, as we all do over the course of our lives.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
I can barely feel the cold of the water any more.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
Vocabulary lists containing barely
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 26–31
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Tears of a Tiger
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Thirteen Reasons Why
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