thinly

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Contra all the stifled yawns and thinly veiled condescension, the contest — now in its final stretch — is the most compelling California gubernatorial campaign in decades.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

While that’s going, sauté thinly sliced onion in a pan until it softens, then add black beans, salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

But with a huge field spreading votes so thinly, there are growing calls for the no-hopers to drop out and allow one or two candidates to float to the top.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

That’s especially true for anything that is volatile and thinly traded, such as small-company stocks.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026

The walls were covered with thinly beaten gold, and the floor was a marvel of mirrors and sapphire pools.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi