bare bones
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Down to the bare bones due to a host of injuries, Roma moved into third thanks to quickfire late goals from Manu Kone and Matias Soule which broke Sassuolo's brave resistance.
From Barron's • Jan. 10, 2026
The home side's fast bowling is down to the bare bones and a potential area of weakness in what could be superb batting conditions.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2025
A: The chair drafted a bare bones skeleton of a treaty.
From Science Magazine • Nov. 25, 2024
If you have already cut your budget to the bare bones, it may be time for another tactic: negotiation.
From Salon • Sep. 21, 2024
When Brekker finished explaining the bare bones of the situation, Rollins shrugged and said, “You got double-crossed. You want my advice, give Kuwei to Van Eck and be done with it.”
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
