marginally

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That advantage shrank marginally after Republican President Ronald Reagan signed the Immigration Reform and Control Act in 1986, providing a path to citizenship for millions.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

Treasury yields declined in Asian trade, while ultralong Treasury yields are marginally higher, as investors sought clarity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

US stocks are marginally lower, while European and Japanese benchmarks have fallen more sharply amid Strait of Hormuz disruptions.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

Borenstein said he didn’t expect that the new state oil production would do much to lower gas prices because it is only marginally cheaper than oil imported by ocean tankers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

He was doing it in that distracted, marginally socially acceptable way, just a thumb flicking the corner of one nostril.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx