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Example Sentences
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At first it was only a slight increase in the hoarseness, as if I’d been sick with a head cold.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
Gasoline prices were up 15.7% month over month, but electricity and natural gas both posted slight declines.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Lee said she still notices slight differences when she speaks.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
He is averaging one goal every 4.6 games - a slight improvement on his return of one every 5.5 games for Manchester United across all competitions.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
This time he had the slight advantage of playing with the white pieces, which allowed him to employ his favorite opening strategy.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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