hardly

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Energy markets’ worst nightmare has been playing out for more than 100 days, but one would hardly know it by looking at crude-oil futures.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The contrast between the Mercedes drivers - and supposed title rivals - after the Monaco Grand Prix could hardly have been more stark.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

But these lingering queries are hardly the film’s worst feature.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Which is why Mr. Pulte is hardly alone in pulling multiple duty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

I hardly had time to marvel at it before the barber began to shape the bob, his scissors going snip, snip, snip.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu