hardly enough

Example Sentences

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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

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

Although Milazzo, who lives in Thousand Oaks, has recently found occasional work on commercials, a single paycheck is hardly enough for their family to get by.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 23, 2023

"This is the first time we've feasted off the king's own table, and there's hardly enough for me and Billy."

From "The Whipping Boy" by Sid Fleischman