paltry

Example Sentences

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But no candidate ever had much more than a paltry 20% support; for all the heavy breathing, the race was always pretty much a multi-candidate tie.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Then, one day in July 2022, the Knicks signed an undersized point guard named Jalen Brunson to a relatively paltry $104 million contract.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

If it returns a paltry 2% over the next 13 years, that child will graduate high school with $300,000—enough for college, trade school or a down payment on a home.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

This previously has sparked concerns over the company’s ability to service its debt and dividend obligations, as Bitcoin dominates its balance sheet and the company brings in comparably paltry revenue from its legacy software business.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

After our paltry breakfast, I'm called with the other newcomers to a table where the old woman gives us work assignments.

From "What the Night Sings" by Vesper Stamper