Meanings of left scant in English

The Dutch, more's the pity, have left scant memorials of their American empire.

He left scant documentary material behind, and this book is shot through with caveats, qualifications and speculation.

She was wearing a bitty little piece of lingerie that left scant doubt as to the nature of the relationship.

They were not seamen, and have left scant memorials of themselves in names that fringe the sea; but to lakes they cling with tireless tenacity.

But in 2020, with a McDonalds and smartphone coverage just about everywhere, globalization has left scant "adventure" to be found in this contrived challenge.