slightly

Example Sentences

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According to NPR, “official government tallies show that foreign direct investment last year was $288 billion — slightly less than the previous year and below average for the last 10 years.”

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Stock futures ticked slightly lower after the report.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Technical analysis indicates Bitcoin is “technically slightly negative” and predicts further decline after breaking support levels.

From Barron's • 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

It’s like the slightly stiff soreness I had in my leg muscles all day yesterday after Saturday’s six-mile run.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison