marginal

Example Sentences

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He had largely lost popularity and was only a marginal figure in Russian politics when he was killed in 2015.

From Barron's

For generations, it has symbolized resilience and rural life, valued for its toughness, ability to graze on marginal land, and nutrient-dense milk that supported small farmers.

From Science Daily

Troy Rohrbaugh, co-CEO of the commercial and investment bank, added that even marginal gains in efficiency from AI can make a big difference.

From MarketWatch

For disciplined savers already contributing heavily and investing broadly, the lift may be marginal.

From MarketWatch

Instead, “It looks like the marginal unit of investment is being redirected to non-U.S. markets rather than the U.S., and those marginal flows are having a large impact given the relative size of markets.”

From MarketWatch