barely
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But in February, Nasa changed that plan and said the mission would fly only in low Earth orbit, barely deeper in space than the International Space Station, and dock with prototype lunar landers.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The song’s hook is a rhythm-guitar riff that expresses barely contained control.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
If you weren’t a big fan at the time, you may have barely noticed.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was lower, but barely, with a 0.2% loss.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
He chewed the first one: it tasted sweet and nutty, but was barely a mouthful.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
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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