slight
Example Sentences
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He added that it would be hard to tell the "slight differences between the two".
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Auriemma confronted Staley over a perceived pregame handshake slight and also criticized officials for foul calls during the game.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Meanwhile, the slight dip in unemployment correlates with a decline in labor-force participation.
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 had bright hazel eyes and a shiny, toothy smile with a slight gap between his two front teeth.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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