hardly

Example Sentences

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The software apocalypse story is hardly the only source of uncertainty about Oracle’s future.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Energy markets’ worst nightmare has been playing out for more than 100 days, but one would hardly know it by looking at crude-oil futures.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

The contrast between the Mercedes drivers - and supposed title rivals - after the Monaco Grand Prix could hardly have been more stark.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

It’s hardly breaking new ground to suggest that former U.S.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Sally Gooden was the one thing we had around our farm that I thought was hardly worth putting up with.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls