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marginally

[mahr-juh-nl-ee] / ˈmɑr dʒə nl i /


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The Bentonville, Ark.-headquartered company reported revenue of $187.9 billion, a rise of nearly 6% from a year earlier, and marginally higher than analysts’ estimates of $186.7 billion, according to the London Stock Exchange Group.

From MarketWatch Aug. 20, 2026

However, overall crowd numbers and ticket sales are marginally down compared to last year - though tournament director Vikram Banerjee is keen to point out the competition has undergone a transformation.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

Ten-year gilt yields edged marginally lower to 4.961%, Tradeweb data showed.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

The effect would have been the opposite in prior years, rendering two successive decreases in citywide homelessness marginally less impressive.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

As he become marginally self-aware, he discovered loneliness, regret, and longing.

From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden




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