a little

Example Sentences

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"I was more nervous than maybe I'd realised for the first run and I felt a little bit like jelly on the block," she said.

From BBC

Not everyone loves the dye, however, because the chemical sprayed on the snow can be a little warmer if it’s fresh and might slow a racer by milliseconds if he or she skis over it.

From Los Angeles Times

“If she doesn’t, it’ll be a little more difficult for her. It’s not irreparable. But there will be a residue to this.”

From Los Angeles Times

"He was not showy and maybe that was to the detriment of his legacy but I hope people will start to recognise him a little more than maybe he has been so far."

From BBC

"Then you're holding on for a little bit once you get to eight, nine, 10, 12. And then 17 is a brutal hole today. Happy with today for sure."

From Barron's