marginal
Example Sentences
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Hospitals operate at minimal capacity when still open, and schools exist only as sporadic or marginal initiatives.
From Barron's
Visibility was "marginal" due to dense fog at the time, the aviation regulator said.
From BBC
China’s selling has been relentless, but its effect on the market is marginal because other countries have made up for the loss of demand.
From Barron's
Having secured the NFC's top seed, the Seahawks earned a first-round bye and home advantage, and are marginal Super Bowl favourites ahead of the Rams, who they beat in overtime in week 16.
From BBC
Welcome though they may be, these steps represent marginal improvements rather than fundamental change.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
