Still, geographic distance affords scant protection from the truth's bitter taste. (offassignment.com)
The current planning system offers scant protection for pubs, with it being perfectly legal to demolition a pub, unless the building is listed or is in a conservation area - even when this goes against the wishes of the landlord and the local community. (politics.co.uk)
«First Amendment offers scant protection for professors.» (sciencedaily.com)