One murder in fifteen months would scarcely raise an eyebrow.

Carrie has scarcely raised the issue with the women.

So much for spontaneity; and once again the Pope had scarcely raised his head while he spoke.

My hand shook that I could scarcely raise it to my mouth.

Oosik had scarcely raised his voice, yet the word was like the crack of a whip.

Each time he planted a foot, he could scarcely raise it from the ground without falling.

The robopsychologist cut him to silence with a voice that scarcely raised itself from its level monotone.

There was no shouting or pushing: indeed, voices were scarcely raised above an eager whisper.

Read today and it scarcely raises a smile.