slight
Example Sentences
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My interest in watching any film solely to make fun of it is slight.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
A slight figure in neat shirts and jackets, Magyar seemed too slick and urbane to reach the hearts of the rural electorate, but has proven himself a strong challenger.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
There was also a slight dent in the unemployment rate, from 4.4 percent to 4.3 percent.
From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026
There was a slight decrease in 2023 with 124 cases, but the number picked back up in 2024.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
He could see their barest outline, with a slight blur at their edges.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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