pittance

Example Sentences

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He thought he was free, but said he was kept on as a military reservist at a pittance.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Spotify has long been criticized by musicians, songwriters and artists’ rights groups, who have accused the company of paying a pittance to most of the working artists whose songs appear on its platform.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 16, 2025

Months later he return to his home region as a member of the British expedition, paid a daily pittance of just a few Nepali rupee coins.

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

For years, the Pentagon has procured a pittance of missiles, hovering around the minimum sustainment rate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

He’s paid a pittance but at least he’s paid.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah