barely
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This remake of a cult curio from the 1970s barely made a ripple at the box office, but it’s one of the most fascinating horror films of the year with its commentary on online culture.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
If talks beforehand had centred on Wade's potential march into the record books, it was typical that there were barely any chances for anyone in the first half.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
Nvidia’s stock has risen 14% this year — barely more than the S&P 500, and a relatively muted move in light of the big artificial-intelligence gains elsewhere in the market.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 23, 2026
Americans are getting more calories from their daily coffee, even though the amount they drink has barely changed.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
Grandma has barely touched her food and is in deep reflection mode.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
Vocabulary lists containing barely
"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 26–31
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Thirteen Reasons Why
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