remain slender

Frequency: 5.03.1 per million words

Used when a small amount or chance continues to be small.

slenderVERB + slender (small in amount/size)

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remain

Examples (10)

  • Despite the new competitor, the chance of success remains slender.
  • Even with the increased funding, the means to complete the project remain slender.
  • The majority of the population remains slender in terms of wealth.
  • After the economic downturn, the prospects for rapid growth remain slender.
  • The odds of finding a rare artifact in that area remain slender.
  • For now, the evidence supporting the theory remains slender.
  • Given the limited resources, the possibility of a full recovery remains slender.
  • The number of qualified applicants remains slender for this specialized role.
  • Although some progress has been made, the hope for a swift resolution remains slender.
  • The amount of available data remains slender, making a definitive conclusion difficult.