marginal

Example Sentences

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And to be fair, Cronin has often used his tough love with great success, turning marginal players into good ones.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

No doubt the 22-year-old will be working on the marginal gains he has identified to help keep his nose in front of his rival.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

As a result, the gains made by women and young people, who make up most of the workforce in this sector, remain marginal, according to the WTO.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The smaller the tranche, the more likely they can land on a tighter credit spread because they’re not setting the price to attract a marginal investor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

His lecturer’s facade gave way to a grin as he tried with marginal success to wipe the pitch off of his hands with a rag.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss