too little

Example Sentences

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Finally, some emotion, some human warmth, but too little, too late.

From Slate • Jun. 23, 2026

England rallied too little, too late, with Ojomoh going in from a smart, flat mis-pass from captain Ford in the final play of the match.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Across the Straits of Florida, however, Miami Cubans reacted more cautiously, describing the reforms as too little, too late.

From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026

To be an efficient cushion for countries and companies, however, stockpiles need to be at “Goldilocks” levels: not too much, not too little.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Not a helpless or pleading child, but a petulant one, the type of tough boy who’s known too little love and is quick to blame others for his mistakes.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver