Examples of barely in a Sentence
We barely spoke the entire time we were in the car.
There are barely any new features in this software.
There is barely a difference between the two.
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Hailey Bieber just broke her streak of wearing ultra-subtle, barely there manis with a very out-of-character color choice.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
Zandi believes the nation ultimately will sidestep a downturn because Trump administration officials will grant countries enough exemptions and carve-outs or negotiate down the tariffs to keep the economy afloat – barely.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Unlike traditional undies that have bulky waistbands and seams, these are designed to lie flat, don’t dig in, and are barely noticeable once on.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2025
While the wealthy may barely notice the change, low- and middle-income families will feel the pinch at every turn.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
Zandi believes the nation ultimately will sidestep a downturn because Trump administration officials will grant countries enough exemptions and carve-outs or negotiate down the tariffs to keep the economy afloat – barely.
—Paul Davidson, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025
Unlike traditional undies that have bulky waistbands and seams, these are designed to lie flat, don’t dig in, and are barely noticeable once on.
—Malia Griggs, Glamour, 8 Apr. 2025
While the wealthy may barely notice the change, low- and middle-income families will feel the pinch at every turn.
—Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
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“Barely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barely. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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