a little
Example Sentences
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The spaceship traveled a little more than 62 miles above California’s Mojave Desert, as thousands of people watched from the ground.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
Lower oil prices mean lower gas prices, which make electric vehicles a little less attractive, relative to gasoline-powered cars.
From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026
"I think the country is going to be behind him because he plays games a little bit like Mark Wood," McCullum said.
From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026
Still, for anyone paying even a little attention, this era can feel extra-doomy.
From Salon • Jun. 15, 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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