a little
Example Sentences
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In these tough economic times, he says "a little candy goes a long way".
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Benchmark international prices were at about $85 per barrel, down a little on the day.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
“There’s no question what I’m going to do. How I do it is a little bit up in the air.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The correction before that became official on March 6, 2025, or a little more than two weeks after its Feb. 19 record close.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
“You don’t have to show it to me, but can you tell me a little more about what you’re composing?”
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
