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.
(..) Can I at least know the name of my champion? Um, Shrek. Sir Shrek. I pray that you take this favour as a token of my gratitude. Thanks! You didn't slay the dragon? - It's on my to-do list. Now come on! - But this isn't right! (..)2001 Shrek