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
The Dow Jones Industrial Average was lower, but barely, with a 0.2% loss.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 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
Asterisk Talley and Aphrodite Deng — both barely old enough to get behind the wheel — turned in remarkable performances in the third round of the U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
I’ve barely closed the door before Dad’s reversing down the driveway.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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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