marginal
Example Sentences
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Wellington, Jakarta, Manila and Kuala Lumpur posted marginal losses, while Sydney, Mumbai and Bangkok were up and Singapore was little changed.
From Barron's
Decisions taking too long, celebrations being put on hold while deliberations take place, confusion as goals are given - or ruled out - for marginal reasons, denying referees the ability to use their own common sense.
From BBC
A marginal VAR offside decision caused a fair amount of controversy for Newcastle in midweek.
From BBC
Compared with their overall budgets, the amounts hospitals seek are "marginal", Sirven said.
From Barron's
Served in a highly concentrated, liquid form, the Olympics’ favorite broccoli juice is the latest supplement to promise marginal gains over long efforts.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
