scant
adjective
barely sufficient in amount or quantity; not abundant; almost inadequate.
are scanting
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present progressiveof scant.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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USAir executives strongly deny that they are scanting safety.
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