scarcely

Example Sentences

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Yet A House of Dynamite could scarcely be timelier.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

With scarcely a right angle, and therefore no fixed point for my eyes to rest, the interior kept giving me differing impressions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

"He's the horse of a lifetime," said Purton after coming home a scarcely believable three-and-a-half lengths clear of Helios Express and fellow group One winner Lucky Sweynesse.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

The 43-year-old reiterated to his players the importance of approaching their trip to face fourth-tier opposition with the right mentality, but his words could scarcely have prepared them for the messy reality on the ground.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

“Children, you do not have to stay,” she tried to say, but scarcely any sound came out, for her voice was choked with feeling.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood