meager
Example Sentences
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Indeed, Monday’s 0.9% gain for the Nasdaq Composite was meager compared with its 4.2% loss on Friday.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Nevada’s welfare benefits were among the most meager in the nation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
With its meager earnings, Cheap Trick made the long drive to L.A. several times to play the Starwood in hopes of landing a record contract.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Similar meager numbers have been found in other states, such as Texas, Georgia, Michigan, and Iowa.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The moon was just a sliver, and after I breached the initial overgrowth, the trees became high enough to block out its meager light.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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