marginally

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When it comes to company decisions Musk will still hold more than 80% of the voting power after the share sale, only marginally less than he currently has.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

That’s only marginally higher than the average over the past five years, which is 26%.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

Uganda’s inflation marginally rose to 3% in April from 2.8% the prior month, with the central bank expecting 5% to 5.3% over 12 months.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The desert conditions make the extreme heat marginally more survivable -- at low humidity, sweat evaporates more quickly off the skin, cooling the body.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

He hated running, but the applause was intoxicating, and the prospect of more was just enough incentive to keep him marginally compliant.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand