mildly

Example Sentences

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There are secret savings zones tucked inside almost every supermarket — little pockets of abundance that reward the curious, the observant and the mildly nosy.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Tinnitus can range from mildly irritating to severely distressing.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

Yue Su from The Economist Intelligence Unit said it was a positive sign that ties have improved "somewhat, and tail risks have been mildly reduced".

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

When health officials announced that one individual tested "mildly positive" on a PCR test, it raised questions about that terminology.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

“Apologies,” Glerk said mildly, though he really didn’t mean it.

From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill