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So doing would impede the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which has long directed Iran’s nuclear program, but that is hardly enough.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 27, 2026

It was important then because, without it, the U.S. would have played just 11 games that year, hardly enough to prepare for a World Cup.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 10, 2025

The group recently won a $250,000 grant from the Elevate Prize Foundation, but it was hardly enough to cover the shortfalls.

From Slate May 20, 2025

Despite the recent greening, only 0.12% of Antarctica is actually covered in vegetation, hardly enough to sustain lush forest ecosystems.

From Salon Oct. 19, 2024

Even if they skipped more meals, there was hardly enough left for two weeks.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer




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