slightly

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While it will get drier, brighter and slightly warmer on Friday, it is the weekend when high pressure gradually builds in from the south and we see temperatures rising more significantly.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

This was the largest since January 2025 and slightly above the positive C$2.55 billion trade balance economists anticipated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The US trade deficit shrank slightly in April, government data showed Tuesday, with energy exports bolstered by a supply crunch following war in the Middle East.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

In 2012, slightly over half of all California votes were cast via mail ballots.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Ahead of him, slightly to the side of the trail, stood a doe.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen