paltry
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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
Against Ireland a fortnight ago, England made 16 visits to the opposition 22, but returned with a relatively paltry 21 points.
From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026
Considering that relatively paltry midfield experience, he was pretty damn good against Wales.
From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026
Cluny’s baleful eye watched them as his long flexible tail sorted through the paltry offerings which had dropped from their claws.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
Vocabulary lists containing paltry
"The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe
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Paltry Parlance: Synonyms for "Few"
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The Odyssey
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