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And most impressively of all, the measly 10 break points he faced during the fortnight are the lowest of any Grand Slam winner since 1991.

From BBC

The Conservatives described the deal as "measly" , saying "barely any" small boat arrivals are now Iraqi.

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A $9 grilled cheese sandwich came with a measly piece of bacon, thick globs of half-melted cheese and two slices of burnt Texas Toast.

From Salon

Guards meted out measly portions of beans and tortillas and told the inmates they “would never eat chicken or meat again.”

It has to be said, Hojlund's goals came from chances worth a measly 5.2 expected goals, showing the lack of opportunities he was being provided with - or making for himself.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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