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scarcely

[skairs-lee] / ˈskɛərs li /


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For about 40 years, Americans scarcely thought about changes in the price level.

From The Wall Street Journal

German director Mascha Schilinski’s astonishing second feature could scarcely be more ambitious as it offers an impressionistic portrait of four young women who take turns residing in the same house over roughly 110 years.

From Los Angeles Times

One is scarcely imaginable without a coat and tie, the other tends toward muscle t-shirts and hoodies.

From The Wall Street Journal

There is scarcely a place in Ukraine that has not been targeted since Russia launched its full-scale invasion nearly four years ago.

From BBC

Now into the fifth season since her scarcely believable US Open triumph, there is no escaping that the 23-year-old needs to prove she belongs at the top of the WTA Tour.

From BBC