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slight

[slahyt] / slaɪt /






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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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