Sentence examples for barely managed from inspiring English sources

The phrase "barely managed" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where someone has just succeeded in doing something with great difficulty or minimal success.
Example: "She barely managed to finish the project on time despite numerous setbacks."
Alternatives: "struggled to succeed" or "only just succeeded."

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The boys barely managed their joy.

First, they barely managed to start debate.

He barely managed to flee to England.

I'd barely managed to splash my face.

Simpson barely managed to convince Interpol that he wasn't involved.

In comparative terms, it barely managed to resist.

Sometimes we barely managed to get out in time".

He extricated himself with great difficulty and barely managed to escape the enemy.

My family, threatened with death in 1967 because of anti-Jewish hatred, barely managed to escape.

Davydenko just barely managed to get his racket in the way.

The former cupboard occupant barely managed to pull himself free and run away.

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