as in frontier
located at or near a border marginal locations in the open-air market are a bit cheaper

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Recent Examples on the Web But even the most marginal factors in a closely divided state such as Wisconsin can matter. Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2024 Yes, but the savings are marginal, according to Google Flights. Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 5 Sep. 2024 Sometimes the response might be improved, but admittedly, other times the improvement might seem marginal or minimal. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024 Jones’ role appears almost marginal at first, but the character grows in stature and forcefulness as the clear-sighted Erzsébet — lonely, unwelcomed and toiling away at a job that’s beneath her — makes a damning assessment of America and their place in it while her husband cracks under pressure. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for marginal 

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“Marginal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marginal. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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