Black men have barely gained ground in corporate management since 1985.
The UK is no longer falling behind these countries, but it has barely gained on them.
"The Corrections," the best-selling novel by Jonathan Franzen, barely gained any sales.
Strawberry and peanut butter cookies were shelved, and the latest attempt, a triflavored version, has barely gained a following.
Total sales revenue barely gained, to $17.26 billion from $17.23 billion last year, and gas revenue dropped at store service stations.
Microsoft's mobile operating system, first introduced in 2010, has barely gained any traction on its own home turf, the United States.
The other semifinal features Michigan, ranked No. 1, against Notre Dame, which barely gained a postseason invitation and is making its first Frozen Four appearance.
Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 mobile software, which had its debut in 2010, has barely gained any traction in the United States, and Nokia's share of the phone market has been rapidly shrinking.
African-Americans, they note, overwhelmingly support the Democratic Party, have gained greater representation in Congress thanks to the deliberate creation of majority-minority districts—and have barely gained any legislative victories.
The Lions barely gained 100 yards in their scoreless second half while the Vikings added two more field goals by Fred Cox, their star kicker who had three for the day and has 17 for the season.
