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scarcely

[skairs-lee] / ˈskɛərs li /


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As a result of these imports, Denyer notes that much of the capex bonanza is scarcely benefiting U.S.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

These are matters of the heart that can only be felt in the dark of the theater, watching such wonderfully realized characters weigh the cost of loving their work in a world that scarcely reciprocates.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

The substitute could scarcely believe it as goalscorer Adrien Truffert wheeled away in delight, but this has been an all too familiar tale.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

For decades, luxury scarcely required the kind of operational scrutiny de Meo is bringing to it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

At bedtime, they tossed and turned all night, scarcely getting any sleep between the loud snoring of Edgar and Albert and their own worried thoughts.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket




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