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Discover LudwigThe phrase "he could hardly" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is often used to show that something is difficult or almost impossible for someone to do. Here are a few examples: 1. He could hardly contain his excitement when he found out he had won the competition. 2. She could hardly believe her eyes when she saw the beautiful sunset. 3. They could hardly keep up with the fast-paced workout routine. 4. The old man could hardly walk anymore, his age catching up to him. 5. The children could hardly wait to open their Christmas presents. 6. The team could hardly match their opponent's skills on the field. 7. I could hardly understand what the teacher was saying because of his heavy accent. 8. The actor could hardly hide his disappointment when he didn't win the award. 9. We could hardly contain our laughter at the silly jokes being told. 10. The waiter could hardly hear the customers over the loud music playing in the restaurant.
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He could hardly speak".
He could hardly breathe.
"He could hardly see.
He could hardly walk.
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He could hardly have been more wrong.
He could hardly have been clearer.
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"He could hardly walk," Sandy said.
That night he could hardly sleep.
This he could hardly understand.
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