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slight

[slahyt] / slaɪt /






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Domestic transport and buildings also showed slight increases in the latest year.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Losses were amplified by Broadcom’s earnings results posted Wednesday, which showed a slight revenue miss and weaker-than-expected near-term AI chip forecast.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

She had a slight lisp, and I remember thinking how specific her voice felt.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Food inflation likely edged higher, although average daily food prices of major items showed only a slight sequential rise in prices, said economist Dhiraj Nim.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

While they were waiting for the results, Bisguier asked Bobby why he’d offered the draw to Shipman when he had a slight advantage and the outcome wasn’t certain.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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