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Meanings of be scant in English

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Usage of be scant in English
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We knew there would be scant water in the mountains ahead.
Siege of heaven
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From this time on there would probably be scant time for aquatic sports.
The Outdoor Chums After Big Game; Or, Perilous Adventures in the...
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And a Uefa Cup place will be scant consolation.
The Guardian
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There appears to be scant prospect of new Bank of England action to boost the economy either.
Reuters
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The Masque goes forward at Court for Twelfth-day, though I doubt the New Room will be scant ready.
Christmas: Its Origin and Associations / Together with Its Histo...
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Regrettably, this must be scant compensation to anyone who may have suffered as a consequence of his corrupt governance.
The Irish Times
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And yet there should be scant surprise at Faldo's preference for a player as ambitious and confident as Poulter.
The Guardian
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It may be scant consolation, but the Red Devils are the next best thing to City so far this season.
The South African
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So far, however, there is scant evidence of any reciprocity from Britain.
The Guardian
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However, the information of optimal medical therapy in dialysis population is scant.
Pubmed
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There has been scant evidence of major new AMPTP proposals since then.
Reuters
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There is scant detail in the manifesto about how this may happen.
The Guardian
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This country is too full; there is scant room for the individual.
Doctor Therne
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Statistics are scant on the burgeoning industry as many pets are unregistered.
Reuters
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Details of the talks are scant, and partnerships could take various forms.
Reuters
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However, evidence for the existence of such loci in humans is scant.
Pubmed
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