The result was disappointing, but 'by the same token', it could have been much worse.
All the people who work there are men except for a couple of 'token' women.
The government has made only a 'token' effort to end homelessness.
(..) the city, I could attend to your needs. Thank you, but I prefer to stay in my family's home for now. Then perhaps you'd do me the honor... ...of accepting a token of my undying devotion to your safety. King Richard will be moved to hear of your concern for my welfare. I'm afraid the king has many (..)1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves