barest
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The Hilltop Youth establish the barest of footholds on open land with temporary lodgings and, in many cases, later build homes and raise families.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
Greenspan exhibited a deft touch with financial markets, saying the barest minimum in his statements but seemingly always conveying what traders wanted to hear.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026
This is the barest minimum required when reading a picture book to children.
From Salon ● Dec. 11, 2025
The assistant referee did actually flag for offside, but it was extremely tight and VAR subsequently spent several minutes checking Archer's position, with the Saints forward eventually being ruled onside by the barest of margins.
From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2024
For the barest second, I pray that I’ll wake up from this nightmare and be home.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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