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meager

[mee-ger] / ˈmi gər /




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Part-time rivers and waterways, and the meager rainfall in Baja and in California, gave form to what are called riparian water rights.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

Venezuelans have not hidden their anger at the slow and meager aid coming from the authorities after the twin earthquakes that killed at least 1,450 and left tens of thousands more missing.

From Barron's Jun. 28, 2026

Sosa said his job is to find ways to feed the most vulnerable people in the city, including doctors and professionals now living on meager pensions.

From The Wall Street Journal May 20, 2026

And as musicians rely on longer and often more expensive tours to offset meager streaming income, the analysts said promoters sometimes make performances abroad part of the package.

From MarketWatch May 6, 2026

The meager light from the arena spilled around them, barely lighting the room enough to make out shapes.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack




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