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as in barely
by a very small margin
was scarcely able to walk after the near-fatal accident
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as in no
certainly not
I scarcely think that one person being sick is an "epidemic"
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Recent Examples of scarcely
Every technological revolution has opened doors to new possibilities that its earliest adopters could scarcely imagine.
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Jeff Schmidt, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
In other cities, such as Green Bay, Eau Claire, Appleton, Wausau and Oshkosh, the vote scarcely shifted at all from 2020.
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
By the end, there was scarcely a key issue for Baltimore
and/or Maryland or a vital institution that did not have Walter’s formidable wisdom and integrity
behind it.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2024
In the state’s five biggest counties, Trump’s point margin improved by 1 point in very blue Milwaukee and Dane, worsened by 1 point in very red Waukesha, and scarcely changed at all in purple Brown and Outagamie, improving by three-tenths of a point.
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024
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Jeff Schmidt, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
In other cities, such as Green Bay, Eau Claire, Appleton, Wausau and Oshkosh, the vote scarcely shifted at all from 2020.
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
By the end, there was scarcely a key issue for Baltimore
and/or Maryland or a vital institution that did not have Walter’s formidable wisdom and integrity
behind it.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2024
In the state’s five biggest counties, Trump’s point margin improved by 1 point in very blue Milwaukee and Dane, worsened by 1 point in very red Waukesha, and scarcely changed at all in purple Brown and Outagamie, improving by three-tenths of a point.
—Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for scarcely
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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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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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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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Children are never too young to become Swifties, which is why one mom has delighted the internet by educating her four kids on the singer's backlog of music videos (AKA theatrical masterpieces).Alyce Collins, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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With Jokić averaging 31 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists per game — marks that have never been reached in league’s history — the need to alleviate some of Jokić’s offensive burden is glaring.Sam Amick, The Athletic, 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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He was named Associated Press (AP) player of the year on Thursday, as well as receiving the Chuck Bednarik Award for defensive player of the year and, just hours later, the Fred Biletnikoff Award for receiver of the year.Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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But according to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris, inflation was hardly an issue.Nicole Russell, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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But the junta’s crimes can hardly be relegated to the past.Joshua Hammer, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Scarcely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scarcely. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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