measly
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In fact, XLP has been a laggard for some time, with owners seeing a measly 16% gain over the past five years, a period when the S&P 500 gained nearly 85%.
From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025
That’s right, they object a measly $5 incentive to reduce fraud.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025
They must bob for apples and drop them into a bucket next to their basin before rummaging through a measly pile of autumn-colored leaves in search of a golden leaf.
From Salon • Oct. 21, 2025
Per the Hollywood Reporter, Merit’s measly weekly viewer numbers soon winnowed down further, to 17,000.
From Slate • Oct. 14, 2025
Still smiling, Colonel Meecham said, “I enjoyed talking to you, Johnson. I like your attitude. It’s a good attitude. It’s a real good attitude to find in such a measly body. Good afternoon.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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