scarcely

Example Sentences

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A streetwise Scotland smothered France in defence and ran them through in attack, at one point stretching their lead to a scarcely credible 33 points.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Yet A House of Dynamite could scarcely be timelier.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

Like Mr. McElwee, the experimental filmmaker Barbara Hammer scarcely ever seemed to put the camera down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 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

He lifted me off the sleigh and hugged me until I could scarcely breathe.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell