scant
Example Sentences
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Through her scant white hair, her scalp gleamed like polished bone.
From Literature
All three major indexes fell more than 1% for a second consecutive week as there were scant signs of de-escalation.
From Barron's
All three major indexes fell more than 1% for a second consecutive week as there were scant signs of de-escalation.
From Barron's
Saqib said conditions there were worse than at other detention centers, with little food and scant access to legal resources.
But this is scant consolation for many Americans hit by even a temporary bout of price increases.
From Barron's
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