measly

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In fact, XLP has been a laggard for some time, with owners seeing a measly 16% gain over the past five years, a period when the S&P 500 gained nearly 85%.

From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025

That’s right, they object a measly $5 incentive to reduce fraud.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

But in the worst-case scenario, the economy remains on a measly path.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

Adams, for his part, has not seen his numbers crack 12 percent in any major survey since July; the most recent Beacon Research poll found him sitting at a measly 7 percent.

From Slate • Sep. 29, 2025

He rolled snake eyes and moved up two measly desks.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein