Kasparov's prize came to less than $10,000, a paltry amount for such an important event.
However, he sold it for a paltry amount in the 1960s, and within years the fortunate purchasers stood to make thousands.
Although only a paltry amount, it is the frequency and escalation of events which are worrying me.
To give such a paltry amount to a hard-working, inspiring teacher would feel like an insult.
The contribution would be spread over five years, from 1987 to 1991, representing a paltry amount by American standards.
Having been awarded a paltry amount of compensation, they decide to seek true justice.
The hall was dark except for the window at the far end, which provided a paltry amount of pale light.
You can definitely squat $185K back very fast at even paltry amounts like $20 a domain.
Similarly, we would like to highlight the paltry amount of credits made available.
It seems a paltry amount no but back then it was quite a small fortune!