just barely
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Incomes also rose 0.3% in the month, keeping up with inflation, if just barely.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
"I think US officials would say China is doing just barely enough to maintain the agreement and no more," Kritenbrink said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
James and his combat dog Odin survive the crash, just barely, but they’re stranded deep in the wilderness, miles from civilization.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
Appreciated by both men and women, the new male lead is either boldly or just barely bisexual—and he’s suddenly everywhere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 14, 2026
“This is super cute,” Rawiya said, standing in the doorway, Kaisha and Reg just barely behind her, “but can we go?”
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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