barely sufficient
Example Sentences
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“Resources that were already barely sufficient for the poorest will now have to stretch even further.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
The BBC understands that conditions in the camps are unsanitary, food barely sufficient, and many of the freed workers, like Mike, are in poor health.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2025
Foreign exchange reserves have declined to near $9 billion, barely sufficient to cover imports for about six months, from near $12 billion a year earlier, according to latest central bank data.
From Reuters • Aug. 4, 2022
LeBron’s rampages were barely sufficient against the Pacers and appear to be in vain against the Celtics when Al Horford is playing the most forceful two-way ball of his career.
From New York Times • May 18, 2018
A pleasing reminiscence of Jay has been told by the son of the recipient of his bounty, a poor widow, whose utmost exertions were barely sufficient for the support of her family.
From Homes of American Statesmen With Anecdotical, Personal, and Descriptive Sketches by Various
