scarcely dry

Examples (10)

• The ink was scarcely dry on the agreement before fighting broke out again.
• The paint is scarcely dry, so please don't touch the wall yet.
• Her tears were scarcely dry when she heard the good news.
• The cement was scarcely dry when the workers began the next phase.
• The contract was scarcely dry before the company announced layoffs.
• His diploma was scarcely dry when he started his first job.
• The wedding dress was scarcely dry from the cleaner's when the ceremony began.
• The soil was scarcely dry after the heavy rain, making gardening difficult.
• The newspaper was scarcely dry from the press when the scandal broke.
• The signature was scarcely dry on the lease before problems arose.