scarcely

Example Sentences

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Yet A House of Dynamite could scarcely be timelier.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

With scarcely a right angle, and therefore no fixed point for my eyes to rest, the interior kept giving me differing impressions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

"He's the horse of a lifetime," said Purton after coming home a scarcely believable three-and-a-half lengths clear of Helios Express and fellow group One winner Lucky Sweynesse.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

Elliott might be one of England's most talented young players, but where he starts next season could scarcely be more in doubt.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

“How can I hold still at a time like this? Wait—do you hear something? Do you suppose it is her? Why are there so many trees by the windows? I can scarcely see a thing!”

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood