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It caused a slight dilemma for Lee during the exam.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Scientists are clocking an increase in temperature and slight decrease in fog.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
The helmet itself -- a national treasure in Romania -- suffered only slight damage and was returned to Bucharest in a near-perfect state.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Food inflation likely edged higher, although average daily food prices of major items showed only a slight sequential rise in prices, said economist Dhiraj Nim.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
As he spoke, he made a slight, unconscious movement of his head, an almost imperceptible nod, as if pushing the unseen pawn forward.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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