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
It was important then because, without it, the U.S. would have played just 11 games that year, hardly enough to prepare for a World Cup.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 10, 2025
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
“Listen to me,” Taran said, “there’s hardly enough to go round, but I’ll give you a fair share of what we have. After that, you’ll have to find your own munchings.”
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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