a bit

Example Sentences

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Up until recently, it was hinted, it was talked about a bit, and there was controversy and not necessarily general support.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Even when I walked out the store, I was still a bit taken aback by it."

From BBC

"It was a bit rough around the edges, but it was snowing quite a bit, so it covered up the mistakes."

From BBC

"And Nissanka is on a bit of a heat at the minute. So it would be ideal if we can get him out early."

From Barron's

Real private domestic demand grew at an annual rate of 2.4% in Q4, a bit lighter than we anticipated, but we wouldn’t be surprised to see this revised higher.

From Barron's