a little
Example Sentences
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While all of the above looks heavy for the stock market, McElligott offered a little encouragement as well.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Even when the Knicks rallied in the second half, the Spurs still held a 20-point advantage with a little more than nine minutes left in the game.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
From there, we just kind of molded the clay on the table a little bit.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Nobody was better at playing a very handsome guy, the center of attention, who was also nonthreatening, not above a bit of slapstick, a little silly—above all, likable.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
“Well! Janet, you and I have a little more chatting to do, but the two of you will have to finish your own conversation at home. It’s time for Maggie to go.”
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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