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as in severely
in a manner so as to cause loss or suffering
the new judge vowed to deal hardly with repeat offenders
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2
as in no
certainly not
I would hardly think someone with her attitude could make a good manager
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as in barely
by a very small margin
we were hardly able to make it back to camp before darkness set in
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as in sadly
with feelings of bitterness or grief
his broker did not think that he would take his financial losses so hardly
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as in hard
with great effort or determination
the state championship was a hardly fought contest between two evenly matched teams
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Recent Examples of hardly
But that description hardly does the show itself justice.
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Ew Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The answer is quite simple but hardly not satisfying:
His players are bland.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
Mobile home residents face barriers to relocation However, residents said the funds provided in the binding element are hardly enough.
—Keely Doll, The Courier-Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
And the details of the operations are hardly inspiring.
—Daniel Block, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2024
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Ew Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
The answer is quite simple but hardly not satisfying:
His players are bland.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
Mobile home residents face barriers to relocation However, residents said the funds provided in the binding element are hardly enough.
—Keely Doll, The Courier-Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
And the details of the operations are hardly inspiring.
—Daniel Block, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for hardly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hardly
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Andy, Wendy, and Natalie are content to get by no matter what comes their way, but Nicola feels everything much more intensely.Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
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Simply put, this is unacceptable, and everyone, no matter your opinion on this case, should condemn it.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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The band barely toured the album, and Martin was so down and spending so much time alone that his bandmates were worried for his safety.Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
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Somewhat lower, Mesa obtained 83rd place in the ranking, while Glendale and Peoria barely made it in the list at spots No. 144 and 145 respectively.Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 19 Dec. 2024
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There are, sadly, many places in the world where horrific abuses are committed.James Longman, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
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But the two-time Globe winner sadly couldn’t muster nominations for either performance this year.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Wilson, 32, made her TV acting debut portraying free-spirited musician Abby, who fell hard for bunkhouse cowboy Ryan (Ian Bohen) in 2023's Season 5 premiere.Bryan Alexander, The Enquirer, 16 Dec. 2024
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He's declared insane, and a lawyer (John Payne) works hard to convince the jury that Santa is real.Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Some members of the public have vowed to never buy from Djerf Avenue again, though the financial impact of the scandal is yet to be seen.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
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Trips like this can book up years in advance, so plan ahead and give a holiday gift that will never be forgotten.Adam Morganstern, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Founded by coffee enthusiast and marketing expert David Boucher, Escape Cafe stands out in the crowded specialty coffee niche, offering customers the highest quality beans and blends roasted just right every time.Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Lewis Nunn 6) Hugo's, Dublin Sitting just off the northeast corner of St. Stephens Green, Hugo’s is an upmarket French-meets-Irish bistro with a private members club feel.Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Such a change could only come from owning her realities, embracing self-love, listening intently, learning from others, and accepting correction and encouragement from those in her tribe.Essence, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
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Players, Arab and Jew, listened intently to one another, responded in solos as though part of a personal dialogue — a search for what brings them together, not what keeps them apart.Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Hardly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hardly. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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