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Discover LudwigThe phrase "although barely" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to indicate that something is true to a minimal extent or just enough to be considered valid.
Example: "She passed the exam, although barely, which surprised everyone."
Alternatives: "even if just" or "though hardly".
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Although barely a month goes by without a festival, the pace picks up during spring.
Although barely breaking even financially, the center became a full-time endeavor.
Although barely explored so far, the release of resolved cellular samples constitutes an exciting strategy for further cell analysis.
Although barely two years old, the market for home computers is soaring.
Although barely a teenager at the time, Ava wrestles bravely with the loss.
Most of "The Three Shades" had made it to the landfill, although barely: a severed foot and two headless bodies.
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Yes, Prohibitionists still exist in the 21st century—although just barely, by the looks of their latest party newsletter.
The Giants still control their own destiny, although just barely, even if it doesn't seem as if they do.
Your Columnist had that dubious pleasure the other day at Amersham Biosciences in Piscataway -- although just barely.
Or the comparison between the change in unemployment rate and the change in approval rating: This relationship is actually statistically significant, although just barely.
When that's considered, the Leaf is still available for less than $30k, although just barely.
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