Scant

Scant Old English remains in this sentence from the White House website page about Homeland Security: “The President supports efforts to develop and deploy technology to maximize port security without causing economic disruption, and enhancing the security of key transportation networks—including surface, air, and maritime networks—that connect our nation and the world.”

The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010

Scant Old English remains in this sentence from the White House website page about Homeland Security: “The President supports efforts to develop and deploy technology to maximize port security without causing economic disruption, and enhancing the security of key transportation networks—including surface, air, and maritime networks—that connect our nation and the world.”

The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010

Scant investment in schools means a shortage of skilled workers, forcing some industries to pay steep raises just to retain qualified workers.

Brazil Economy Flickers as Bottlenecks Drive Up Prices Paulo Prada 2011

The result is data that quantify a frustration consumers have long complained about: Scant opportunity to miles when you want to go to popular destinations.

For Frequent Fliers, a Ranking of the Stingiest Airlines Scott McCartney 2011

More Making the Call on U.S. Credit Rating Banks Get Scant Help Preparing for Default Mr. Boehner has brought House Majority Leader Eric Cantor R., Va., a leading critic of Mr. Boehner's earlier attempt to strike with Mr. Obama, into his latest discussions in an effort to increase the chances that the plan that emerges can be sold to House Republicans.

Obama and Boehner Advance Toward Deal to Cut Deficit Naftali Bendavid 2011

Scant information suggests that settler women did not have as much mobility across social groups as slaves or Khoisan.

Belongings: Property, Family, and Identity in Colonial South Africa 2008

Scant comfort, sure, but hurtling to his death, Jack would take what he could get.

Half Upon a Time James Riley 2010

Scant comfort, sure, but hurtling to his death, Jack would take what he could get.

Half Upon a Time James Riley 2010

Scant mineland is returned to trees, with survival and growth poorer than on reclaimed minelands pre-regulation.

Reclaiming Earth Day: Guerilla Reclamation Actions in the Coalfields 2010

Scant comfort, sure, but hurtling to his death, Jack would take what he could get.

Half Upon a Time James Riley 2010