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pittance

[pit-ns] / ˈpɪt ns /


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Elon Musk is paying a pittance for failing to disclose his stake in Twitter in a timely fashion.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

But the new funding is a pittance compared to some of his rivals.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

It is a pittance compared to full members - England receive close to £33m in addition to lucrative broadcast deals.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

A private real-estate firm has sought to buy Pinnacle’s rent-stabilized apartments in bankruptcy for a pittance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

He’s paid a pittance but at least he’s paid.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah




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