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Discover Ludwig"however hardly" can be used in written English, but it is not a common phrase and may sound awkward to some readers
You can use "however hardly" when you want to express a contrast between two things, with the second thing being unexpected or surprising given the first thing. For example: - The team had trained for months, however hardly anyone showed up to support them at the game. - The company had promised to reduce their carbon footprint, however hardly any progress has been made. - The city had implemented strict water conservation measures, however hardly anyone followed them. In each of these examples, the first part of the sentence sets up an expectation, and the second part (introduced by "however hardly") presents a surprising or unexpected result.
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The challenges, however, hardly end there.
The administration's timing, however, hardly appeared accidental.
Those miscues, however, hardly ruined the game for Collins.
The details of the great uncupping, however, hardly need review.
Facts however hardly seem to figure in this fevered atmosphere.
Their candor, however, hardly marked a shift in government policy.
He is, however, hardly a naif at political parry and thrust.
The brief mention of Fox's "acclaimed" children's books, however, hardly does them enough justice.
His death from a massive stroke at age 42, however, hardly promoted the cause.
Statistics, however, hardly suggest that the chaebol have been feverishly ridding themselves of debt.
Closing the Indian Point reactors would, however, hardly be gloom and doom for everyone.
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