pittance
Example Sentences
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Elon Musk is paying a pittance for failing to disclose his stake in Twitter in a timely fashion.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
But the new funding is a pittance compared to some of his rivals.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026
It is a pittance compared to full members - England receive close to £33m in addition to lucrative broadcast deals.
From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026
A private real-estate firm has sought to buy Pinnacle’s rent-stabilized apartments in bankruptcy for a pittance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026
He’s paid a pittance but at least he’s paid.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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