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slight

[slahyt] / slaɪt /






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Dorothy, in Ms. Benedict’s telling, feels slighted by her male colleagues in London’s Detection Club, a real-life group of British mystery writers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Buyers are taking advantage of the slight improvement in affordability, and more would likely jump into the market if mortgage rates fall further, economists say.

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After a slight jump in October, Southern California home prices dropped in November.

From Los Angeles Times

Nike NKE -0.09%decrease; red down pointing triangle recorded a slight uptick in sales during the fiscal second quarter as it continues its turnaround efforts, though weakness in its China business persisted.

From The Wall Street Journal

Earlier this week, Counterpoint Research cut its smartphone shipment forecast for next year to project a drop of 2.1% in unit sales versus a previous forecast for a slight gain.

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