pittance

Example Sentences

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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

That’s a pittance compared to what many Americans shell out if they’re insured through their employer, even accounting for the fact that employer plans tend to be superior in their choices and coverage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025

Spotify has long been criticized by musicians, songwriters and artists’ rights groups, who have accused the company of paying a pittance to most of the working artists whose songs appear on its platform.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 16, 2025

The father came home and went into the dark room to give Lucia her daily food pittance.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith