somewhat

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Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen has introduced such a bill with numerous co-sponsors in the Senate; New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker has floated an exemption somewhat lower.

From Slate • May 2, 2026

In a note, he said that while the “sell in May” strategy works somewhat better with European stocks, it’s proven less effective than simple buy-and-hold strategies in the U.S. since 1973, according to his backtesting.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Some of the decline stems from people exhausting their benefits, but in a recent survey of consumer confidence, people said jobs were also somewhat easier to find.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Ms. Wimpenny, a British zoologist, aims to rehabilitate creepy-crawlies, predators and even, somewhat, real and presumed disease carriers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

I walked up to her somewhat less hideous leg.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth