marginal

Example Sentences

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And to be fair, Cronin has often used his tough love with great success, turning marginal players into good ones.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Muresianu noted that “determining the exact marginal impact of a change in IRS spending on enforcement revenue is difficult.”

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

The smaller the tranche, the more likely they can land on a tighter credit spread because they’re not setting the price to attract a marginal investor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Lower-income consumers, however, have a higher marginal propensity to spend.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

Moushumi feels sick at the thought of it, of a death so sudden, of a woman so marginal and yet so central to her world.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri