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barely

[bair-lee] / ˈbɛər li /
ADJECTIVE
not quite
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These days, with the lift so often not working, she says she barely leaves her apartment.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Both barely lost a step between their exits and full-time returns to the stand-up comedy circuit.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

He didn’t find many supporters in college, either—because he barely played in college at all.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

The initial reaction early Thursday was underwhelming, with Nvidia shares barely moving.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Impromptu visits from Theo aren’t unusual, but it’s barely six o’clock in the morning and I know his first class doesn’t start until half past eight.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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