just barely

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The S&P Global U.S. services index slipped to 50.9 in May from 51.0 in the prior month, leaving it just barely above the cutoff point between expansion and contraction.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Their task was to adjust the volume until each sound was just barely audible over the noise.

From Science Daily • Mar. 20, 2026

Two of the Oscars had melted entirely, but one of the statuettes had endured — just barely.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

As they started the business, Fink and Koh headed off to college—but just barely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

Across the table, Tali just barely shook his head at her, and she swallowed her question.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo