In the past year, it has improved tax collection from a paltry 70 percent to the high 80's.

The S.& P. 500 rose a paltry 71 percent to its recent high.

They shot 42.5 percent from the field, including a paltry 11 percent in the third quarter.

A paltry 2 percent said they had publicly challenged suspect data.

The Bulls made 7 of 42 shots in the first half, a paltry 16.7 percent.

But he is averaging only 10.1 points, 8.4 rebounds and shooting a paltry 43.2 percent.

The Nets shot a paltry 41 percent from the field and led only once, 23-22, with 2:10 left in the opening quarter.

By 2000, a paltry 8 percent of overall filings were being reviewed.

A paltry 8.5 percent of Family's students had scored at or above grade level.

In 10 games this season, Starks has made just 54 of 139 shots, a paltry 39 percent.