thinly

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These sectors are currently riddled with bottleneck tasks; specifically, thinly staffed areas where expert prediction is scarce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“So why wouldn’t an entire index which is dominated by much smaller and thinly traded products be as susceptible, if not more so.”

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

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

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 12, 2026

She smiled thinly and looked at her phone.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn