pittance

Example Sentences

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But that is a pittance compared with what the state has given up in Medicaid payments.

From New York Times

Meanwhile, China is spending a comparative pittance on alternative energy.

From Washington Times

I’d say he’s earned some benefit of the doubt based simply on having worked the system to acquire Oliver Bjorkstrand from Columbus by trade last summer for a draft pittance.

From Seattle Times

The Tax Foundation estimated that would raise $153 billion over 10 years — a relative pittance — and it could be less if companies figure out how to avoid it.

From Washington Post

He said UK nurses - who had been taking strike action - were paid a "pittance".

From BBC