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slight

[slahyt] / slaɪt /






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Younger children aged between five and eight still had high levels of enjoyment with 61.6%, but this was actually a slight fall from the previous year's 62.6% figure.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

"Other providers, like myself, they've seen a slight decline in business, because of the ban," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

On election night in November 2024, just over 1,000 votes separated Democrat Dave Min and Republican Scott Baugh in their bid for the 47th Congressional District, with Baugh enjoying a slight lead.

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

Razi kept on, rolling the cart toward the town but taking a slight detour to give Marco time to catch up.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook




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