We barely earn enough money to maintain our orchards, much less improve conditions for the workers.

He was bound to take care of his family's welfare, barely earning a living for himself and his household.

Now, the interest he earns barely buys a daily cup of tea.

But she and her husband barely earn enough to pay the bills.

You were barely earning enough at the pottery to keep yourself together.

Even those with a job barely earn a living wage.

For people with children, the amount of money they earn barely affects how well off they are.

It was barely earning one-half of 1 percent on its assets, a poor return for a regional bank.

The film barely earned its budget, and thus is not considered a box-office success.

In fact, the rent he was earning barely paid the interest payments on the out- standing debt.