thin

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Economic data releases in the U.K. are relatively thin on the ground, with markets closed on Monday for Easter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Researchers confirmed that the fossil belonged to a juvenile by examining growth patterns in a thin section of its femur bone.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

While trading in the fund can be relatively thin, it still provides a useful gauge of conditions for recently public companies.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

He adds that 'lakhauri' bricks - thin, burnt clay bricks typical of Awadhi architecture - are also being used to maintain the structure's original form.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

Her sashed suit hung on her thin shoulders as if it were on a hanger.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu