mildly
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He instigates them, and pedantically reminds her of the rules, but his surprise and irritation become conflagrations of rage as Fonsia wins hand after hand, remaining placid and mildly abashed at her luck.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
And we have some great reads about movies that, to put it mildly, missed the mark: Supergirl is a “super-bummer,” according to Slate’s Dana Stevens.
From Slate ● Jun. 26, 2026
Instead, pick a career that utilizes your strengths and that you at least mildly enjoy.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026
One worker said: "There is immense pressure on staff - we are mildly to moderately short-staffed all the time."
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
In fact, she was mildly surprised that she did not float away, she felt so light and drowsy.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
