marginally
Example Sentences
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There were also losses in Shanghai, Sydney, Singapore, Taipei and Bangkok, while Tokyo was marginally lower.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
“But although the worst seems to be over in terms of inflation and the impact on activity, underlying momentum remains modest, albeit marginally stronger than expected at the peak of the war,” the economist said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
Still, as Richard Hasen explains in Slate, the ruling could’ve been worse—and, by empowering parties over super PACs, might even make our libertine campaign finance system marginally better.
From Slate ● Jun. 30, 2026
The S&P 500 finished only marginally lower at 7,357.49, while the Nasdaq fell by 0.5% to 25,358.60.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 25, 2026
It’s never this loud when the Commandant is in attendance, and I relax marginally, glad to avoid her.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
