a little
Example Sentences
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"For some people, it might be fairly soon afterwards, within a matter of days, if not hours. For others, it might take a little longer."
From Barron's • May 9, 2026
“As a player, you don’t really know how good you are, or how much you can handle, capacity wise, until put in a situation that’s maybe a little over your head.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Each one is a little different based on its rodent host.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
Purini said Sony has supported his business, which employs a little over 1,000 people, to invest in growth while remaining profitable.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
I flip through it and can’t help but laugh a little when I see the note he wrote after one of our games last year.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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