seem slender

Frequency: 5.23.5 per million words

Used when an amount or chance appears to be small.

slenderVERB + slender (small in amount/size)

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seem

Examples (10)

  • The chance of success seemed slender from the start.
  • Given the lack of evidence, the hope of a quick resolution seemed slender.
  • With so many competing products, the market share for the new startup seemed slender.
  • The budget for the project seemed slender, making extensive renovations unlikely.
  • After the initial setbacks, the prospects for the expedition seemed slender.
  • The remaining funds for the charity event seemed slender, so they had to cut back on expenses.
  • The possibility of finding a solution that satisfied everyone seemed slender.
  • Considering the economic climate, the outlook for small businesses seemed slender.
  • The margin for error in this delicate operation seemed slender.
  • With only a few votes counted, the lead seemed slender and the outcome uncertain.