slightly

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Its beta, a measure of volatility, is 0.87, slightly lower than the average for its Morningstar category, at 0.91.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Economists at UOB point out that if anything, the RBNZ’s previous statement carried a mildly dovish tone, with the projected cash rate ending the year slightly below earlier expectations and peaking at 3.00%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

This is where the soup comes fully into focus, each spoonful shifting slightly depending on what you catch.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

But the machine at Weston Favell will be slightly different – users instead exchange bottles and cans for a printed ticket that can be swapped for rewards at participating retailers based in the shopping centre.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Miss Genovese looks slightly irritated by the forwardness of the question.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse