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The Seahawks still have the scantiest of playoff hopes remaining — less than 0.1% according to FiveThirtyEight.com.

From Seattle Times Dec. 25, 2021

He makes assertions with the scantiest of proof, but delivered with utter certainty.

From Washington Post Nov. 17, 2016

And they made only the scantiest mention of any history of disputation.

From New York Times Sep. 15, 2012

On the scantiest of evidence, scholars espoused the idea that ancient Greek athletes were all “amateurs” who competed without reward except for wreaths.

From Slate Jul. 24, 2012

Firing costs money, of which he has but the scantiest store, wherefore he sits and shivers.

From Dorrien of Cranston by Bertram Mitford



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