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barely

[bair-lee] / ˈbɛər li /
ADJECTIVE
not quite
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With the season barely halfway through, the coach said that regaining the team’s identity will be just as important as earning points when MLS returns in the summer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

These days, with the lift so often not working, she says she barely leaves her apartment.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

There are absolutely weeks where I can barely make it through one fluorescent-lit supermarket run without feeling emotionally frayed and financially humbled by the price of olive oil.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

While Jason’s own appetite was steady, his mom barely touched any food.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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