slightest

Example Sentences

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The gladiator depicted on the cover of “Those Who Are About to Die” has the beginnings of a pot belly and bears not the slightest physical resemblance to Kirk Douglas or Russell Crowe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It’s a medicated but functioning limbo that Peet, in one of her best roles, conveys without the slightest trace of pity but with a coursing, wryly emotional intelligence that always reveals the sadness fueling it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"We will not accept that the slightest piece of European territory, like Cyprus, be exposed to danger," added Mitsotakis.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

The slightest hint of conflict sends him marching off in a silent funk, actually.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

“Have you taken ill? Even the slightest of sniffles?”

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern