a little
Example Sentences
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And finally, the finish: herbs, crunch, heat, a little fat, layered generously over the top.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
“We may have been in an environment where markets were a little more complacent with the need for energy within a portfolio of stocks.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
She typically acts unbothered, but on this vulnerable track, she sheds a little light on her lover girl personality as she romanticizes all the ways she wants to build a life with a new man.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
"Everything was there, but a little bit contained, a little bit restrained," he said.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
It was going to take a lot more than a little ventriloquy to intimidate him.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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