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measly

[mee-zlee] / ˈmi zli /


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After Manchester came Brighton, where Littler was dumped out at the quarter-final stage by Stephen Bunting with a measly 84 average.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Sure, your friend probably just wanted a measly commission.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Those measly gains were good enough for the latter two to notch fresh highs, their 16th and 12th so far in 2026, respectively.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

You’ll need to pay up ahead of time if you’d like to indulge in a measly packet of Biscoff cookies or extra salty pretzels.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

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

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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