bare possibility

There remained for Lee the bare possibility, by desperate fighting, of breaking through the Federal lines in his rear.

He would not and could not face even the bare possibility that the first play presented at the new theatre might be a failure.

There was a bare possibility of a return in the spring, which prevented final farewells, and softened partings a little.

There is a bare possibility also that in Webster he saw the only chance to risk part of his salary in secret speculation.

Reflection on the bare possibility of its miscarriage made every mind anxious during her absence from the settlement.