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While the rivals have equally shared the four Grand Slam trophies this season, there was a feeling that Alcaraz had started to gain a slight upper hand in a rivalry which has illuminated the sport.

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It had seemed that England might finish their campaign on a slight down-note until Kane netted twice late on to make European history.

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She arrived carrying a slight niggle, and a minor injury that kept her out of October's England camp has slowed her progress.

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The S&P 500 ended Friday with a slight decline, after its sharp fall Thursday left it on pace for a November loss.

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That topped the data agency’s early forecast estimate for a slight decline following August’s 1% drop in sales.

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