slim pickings
Example Sentences
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And while the U.S. ended up with the lion’s share of the matches, Canada was left with slim pickings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
But for those who poured in to see eight-time Ballon d'Or-winner Messi there were slim pickings, as the tightly marked 38-year-old failed to get a shot on target despite Miami dominating possession.
From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026
Rowanne Bennett-Waters, who brings her three-year-old son to the nursery, said he didn't enjoy "more traditional settings" and there were "slim pickings" for places he could go next.
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2025
No, but it was the one that stood out from the slim pickings this week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 19, 2025
Probably there are only jellyfish and tiny crabs, but even with those slim pickings we have snorkeled at the tiny beach, always.
From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart
