He and a companion were barely alive when they were taken off the mountain.
Times, Sunday Times
They found her barely alive in the half-flooded boat, whispering 'water'.
The Sun
She was found 20 days later, emaciated and barely alive, having survived by sipping spring water.
Times, Sunday Times
She was barely alive after spending 85 hours without water.
Times, Sunday Times
Social care must be about more than just keeping people barely alive.
Times, Sunday Times