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slight

[slahyt] / slaɪt /






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Slight increases are expected by 26% of firms, while 11% see a significant increase and 24% expect spending to be similar to 2025 levels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025

Slight variations can be enough to put you off the scent because they distract you for a few moments, which is all it takes to achieve their aim.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 25, 2025

Slight changes in color can occur within the first six months after surgery, but the surgery is permanent.

From Salon • May 4, 2025

Slight cooling is expected to begin Friday, continuing through the weekend, Gomberg said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2024

Slight adjustments are made in tuning and intervals to make them more pleasant to the ear; and the medieval ear had different preferences than our modern ears.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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