Scarcely example sentences

"Scarcely" Example Sentences

1. He had scarcely started the car when it broke down.
2. Scarcely had we arrived when it started raining.
3. Scarcely had he opened the door when the dog attacked.
4. Scarcely had they sat down than the lecture began.
5. I had scarcely finished when the bell rang.
6. She had scarcely started painting when she ran out of red paint.
7. She had scarcely spoken two words to him.
8. The sun had scarcely risen when they left for work.
9. Scarcely had the train departed than it crashed.
10. I had scarcely begun the test when the time ran out.
11. The students had scarcely begun studying when the fire alarm sounded.
12. He had scarcely made any progress on the project.
13. They had scarcely arrived when they left again.
14. The day had scarcely dawned when the work began.
15. I had scarcely set foot inside when I wanted to leave.
16. The bird had scarcely landed when it flew away again.
17. The rain had scarcely begun when it poured.
18. She had scarcely spoken when she burst into tears.
19. Scarcely had I met him when I disliked him.
20. She had scarcely finished the first chapter when she fell asleep.
21. I had scarcely opened the letter when I tore it up.
22. The movie had scarcely started before I fell asleep.
23. Scarcely had she woken up than she fell asleep again.
24. Scarcely had he crossed the street when the light changed.
25. The performance had scarcely begun when it ended.
26. I had scarcely finished my pizza when they brought dessert.
27. Scarcely had he left the office when I phoned him.
28. Scarcely had she arrived home before she had to leave again.
29. I had scarcely touched the soup before it got cold.
30. The light had scarcely come on when it blew a fuse.
31. She had scarcely spoken three words to him all day.
32. Scarcely had she got into bed than she fell asleep.
33. The leaves had scarcely begun to change color when they fell off.
34. She had scarcely seen him enter before she ran out.
35. The plane had scarcely landed before it took off again.
36. Scarcely had the clock struck twelve when the new year began.
37. I had scarcely entered the room before I left again.
38. The clouds had scarcely gathered when it started raining.
39. Scarcely had he baked the cake when it burnt.
40. The play had scarcely started when someone shouted "Fire!"
41. Scarcely had they entered the store before they left empty-handed.
42. He had scarcely opened his mouth when someone shouted at him.
43. The sun had scarcely risen before it set again.
44. Scarcely had I lain down in bed when the alarm went off.
45. The test had scarcely begun before half the class gave up.
46. Scarcely had the music started when she started dancing.
47. Scarcely had the war ended before the next crisis began.
48. Scarcely had I touched the pole before an electric shock ran through me.
49. Scarcely had I finished eating before I fell asleep.
50. The movie had scarcely begun playing when the power went out.
51. Scarcely had they arrived at the airport before they had to leave again.
52. Scarcely had she begun speaking when the audience started shouting.
53. Scarcely had I closed my eyes before the phone rang.
54. Scarcely had the match begun when it was abandoned due to bad weather.
55. The baby had scarcely fallen asleep when he woke up crying again.
56. Scarcely had I opened the package when I dropped it.
57. Scarcely had the conversation begun when it turned into an argument.
58. Scarcely had the music started before she began dancing.
59. Scarcely had I sipped the drink before spitting it out again.
60. The protest had scarcely begun when the police arrived.

Common Phases

1. The child had scarcely spoken when an adult corrected him.
2. Scarcely had he sat down when he was asked to leave.
3. She had scarcely started walking when it started raining.
4. The audience had scarcely settled in their seats when the lights dimmed.
5. The night was scarcely over when morning came.
6. We could scarcely believe what we were hearing.
7. The movie had scarcely begun when we lost power.
8. The sun had scarcely risen when we started walking.
9. They had scarcely spoken to each other in years.
10. I could scarcely contain my excitement.
11. The fire scarcely had any effect on the huge building.
12. The player had scarcely played a minute when he was injured.
13. Scarcely do I find time to read a book these days.
14. The attack had scarcely begun when the building collapsed.
15. The day had scarcely dawned when we set out hiking.
16. They had scarcely touched down when the plane turned around.
17. The weapon did scarcely any damage to the tank.
18. He scarcely calls home anymore.
19. Their plan could scarcely be called well thought out.
20. She hardly ever eats out, she scarcely ever treats herself.
21. He could scarcely conceal his excitement at the news.
22. The disaster had scarcely started when help arrived.
23. The article scarcely mentioned the real issue at hand.
24. He had scarcely left the driveway when I realized I forgot to tell him something.
25. The rain had scarcely stopped when it started again.
26. The meeting had scarcely begun when it broke up into chaos.
27. We had scarcely arrived when the trouble started.
28. His gaze scarcely left her as she spoke.
29. Warmer weather had scarcely begun when we started planting.
30. The earthquake had scarcely struck when the sirens sounded.
31. Scarcely had I sat down when the phone rang.
32. The criminal had scarcely made his escape when he was apprehended.
33. She scarcely ate any of her meal.
34. There was scarcely any reaction from the audience.
35. The boys had scarcely begun cooking when the fire alarm went off.
36. Scarcely had we finished breakfast when the doorbell rang.
37. He had scarcely turned the key in the ignition when the engine stalled.
38. Scarcely had I touched down in New York when I realized I forgot my wallet.
39. The battle had scarcely begun when it was over.
40. The applause was scarcely audible over the din of the crowd.
41. Their light had scarcely reached the door when police surrounded the cabin.
42. The road was scarcely visible under the snow.
43. The witness's account could scarcely be called coherent.
44. The suspect had scarcely left his home when police arrived.
45. Their reply to my email came scarcely an hour later.
46. The damage from the storm was scarcely more than cosmetic.
47. His apology could scarcely be considered sincere.
48. Her laughter scarcely reached my ears.
49. Peace has scarcely visited this land in recent years.
50. Their reaction was scarcely noticeable.
51. New evidence scarcely supports the claim being made.
52. The resources would scarcely cover the cost of the project.
53. The crowd was scarcely able to contain their excitement.
54. The car had scarcely left the barricade when it flipped over.
55. The book scarcely covers any new ground on the subject.
56. The prospects of success seem scarcely promising.
57. Scarcely do I find time to read the newspaper these days.
58. Her voice could scarcely be heard over the loud music.
59. The results of the experiment were scarcely conclusive.
60. Their efforts have scarcely made a dent in the problem.