paltry sum
Example Sentences
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He and many other residents believe the power company’s current offering is a paltry sum that will cover only a fraction of what they lost.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025
But, so far, he has only raised a paltry sum for his campaign.
From Salon • May 30, 2024
He was a healthy scratch before the Avalanche called it and dealt him to Seattle on Dec. 15 for a fifth-round pick, a paltry sum compared to what he used to demand.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 24, 2023
A mere two days after America’s seventh billion-dollar jackpot was won in the Powerball drawing, Mega Millions players competed Friday for the paltry sum of $720 million.
From Washington Times • Jul. 21, 2023
I have a father, who has been in prison for seven years for debt; and all for the paltry sum of a hundred and sixty pounds!
From Lost Lenore The Adventures of a Rolling Stone by Beach, Charles A.
