measly

Example Sentences

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Energy stocks are the market’s big winners so far this year, jumping 20% when the S&P 500 is up a measly 2%.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Our measly four seasons are insufficient in describing the way nature undulates around us, week to week and month to month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

Authors were reportedly given no notice and their royalties were measly in turn; Bloomberg quoted one anonymous Taylor & Francis author who claimed to earn only $97 for ceding their book to the training maw.

From Slate • Nov. 3, 2025

My measly basket is filled with nothing but candy, earning a few snide looks from my cashier.

From Salon • Sep. 13, 2025

“And you take it! Like a dog eating measly leftovers they throw at you.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu