scarcely

Example Sentences

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Yet A House of Dynamite could scarcely be timelier.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

Dupont ran in for a consolation score that the vast ranks of French supporters could scarcely cheer.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

His large band, squeezed onto a stage scarcely longer than two kayaks laid end to end, is composed almost entirely of Haitian preachers’ kids raised in the country’s gospel tradition.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 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

“I hope you did not venture far, Miss Fairfax, this morning, or I am sure you must have been wet.—We scarcely got home in time. I hope you turned directly.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen