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slim

[slim] / slɪm /
VERB
lose weight
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


Example Sentences

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The chances of him ousting Senne Lammens as Manchester United's first choice appear slim.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

This far into the race, that hope is slim, but I’m keeping it alive.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Nestlé said on Thursday that it had agreed to sell Blue Bottle Coffee, a coffee roaster, to Centurium Capital, part of an effort to slim down and refocus around core brands.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

That is a considerable hit because the base models of these vehicles start at around $22,000 to $32,000 in the U.S. and margins tend to be slim.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

A slim, swarthy young fellow, Lupe moved softly as a cat, and purred when he spoke.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham




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