scarcely

Example Sentences

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Yet A House of Dynamite could scarcely be timelier.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

Like Mr. McElwee, the experimental filmmaker Barbara Hammer scarcely ever seemed to put the camera down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 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

Betsie had just passed around a stew so artfully prepared you scarcely missed the meat when, without warning, Mr. Smit leaned back in his chair and pushed the button below the window.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom