slightly

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Slightly outperforming, though, is certainly better than underperforming.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

Slightly more than half were women, more than 85% were white, and the typical household income ranged from $85,000 to $95,000.

From Science Daily • Feb. 14, 2026

Slightly more than a year into his job, Beutner filed paperwork to begin exploring a run for mayor.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2025

Slightly anxious, Smith calmed things with a close-range penalty.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2025

Slightly to his right and out ahead about fifteen miles were Anacapa Rocks and Santa Cruz Island, and he wanted to miss them with room to spare.

From "The Voyage Of The Frog" by Gary Paulsen