mildly
Example Sentences
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Beloved for its mildly sweet, nutty flavour and velvety texture, it later evolved into a party food, consumed as a jam or stewed with sticky rice balls in coconut milk.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
That’s putting it mildly, given that the National Symphony suddenly found itself more or less homeless early this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
So it seems like Anthropic is making some pretty bold claims over something that is mildly cool and worth investigating, but at this point, also seems unlikely to revolutionize medicine or science.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026
Chronic inflammation occurs when the immune system remains mildly activated for long periods rather than switching off after an immediate threat has passed.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 21, 2026
“I’m afraid only the king has that privilege,” he said mildly.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
