barely

Example Sentences

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In the third quarter, Chipotle’s same-store sales barely grew from a year ago, and customer traffic declined.

From Barron's

Now I barely think twice before sharing my whereabouts with family, acquaintances and co-workers.

From The Wall Street Journal

At times, the price of gold even barely changed.

From MarketWatch

The wound, which barely missed her colon, required surgery; she won her 100th World Cup title just two months later.

From The Wall Street Journal

I barely have to sink down in my seat to disappear.

From Literature