marginal

Example Sentences

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Although the rate of inflation was marginal and below the long-run survey trend, companies in the RatingDog survey reported increases in fuel, raw material and labor costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Lower-income consumers, however, have a higher marginal propensity to spend.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

Of course, coaching analytically-minded players familiar with the law of diminishing marginal returns presents hurdles, McGrath says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Analysis shows that while the savings from switching are marginal for gas users, those whose heating is fuelled by oil can save significantly.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Despite the benefits of fire, 150,000 years ago humans were still marginal creatures.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari