pittance

Example Sentences

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But that is a pittance compared with what the state has given up in Medicaid payments.

From New York Times

Meanwhile, China is spending a comparative pittance on alternative energy.

From Washington Times

If the British medal haul was a pittance, it was Olympic riches compared to the Americans.

From Seattle Times

In return he said, the guides give the Hadza a pittance.

From New York Times

Instead of getting the 40 years for her criminal actions that she deserved, and though the federal sentencing guidelines called for about one-third of that time, Ms. Mack got a mere pittance of three years!

From Washington Post