Sentence examples similar to a derisory quantity from inspiring English sources

After seven years he is awarded a derisory amount.

I had made my contribution but it was a derisory amount.

Since so many crocus flowers are needed to yield even derisory quantities of dry saffron, the harvest can be a frenetic affair entailing about forty hours of intense labour.

Zubia wore a derisory expression.

Still, it's a derisory effort.

He stood for Parliament and received a derisory vote.

Between them, these parties won a derisory two MPs.

She is believed to have got a derisory $300m.

Only 14 bids, with the winner paying a derisory £67.50.

Shareholders in Argentaria are being offered a derisory sum for control of their bank.

"They offered me a derisory £500 as a 'goodwill' gesture to a 'valued customer'.