The 1940s and 1950s were a relatively lean time for Herbert in terms of publication.

All of these unions were critically important contributors in the relatively lean times before the Democratic primary victory.

He believes that relatively lean inventories mean business executives will have "to run to catch up" when demand is re ignited.

Lamb is relatively lean and rich in zinc and iron.

Jobs are the lifeblood of political organizations, and these have been 12 relatively lean years, at least for Democrats.

After initial success, Sutcliffe had a couple of relatively lean seasons before fulfilling his promise in 1922.

Prestigious old bottles can be found, but pickings are relatively lean and predictable at the lower end.

This company's poultry sausages are relatively lean and completely scrumptious.

The football team has celebrated recent success, compared to some relatively lean years in the 1990s.

Wachtell's profits were enhanced by its relatively lean staff: it has a ratio of about one associate to every partner.