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smidgen

[smij-uhn] / ˈsmɪdʒ ən /


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If Labour manage to win, even if only by a smidgen, it will be a huge psychological boost for Sir Keir Starmer after a particularly rough start to 2026 for him.

From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2026

Ms. Schmidt has clearly modeled her comedy-drama on Chekhov, with notable parallels to “The Seagull” and a smidgen of “Uncle Vanya” tossed in.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026

September’s consumer price index rose at a 3% annual pace, a smidgen lower than the 3.1% rate analysts expected.

From Barron's ● Oct. 24, 2025

So when a restive Sarah, on one of their protected calls, gently prods for a smidgen of personality from her mysterious unseen helper, one is inclined to shout, “No feelings! Too risky!”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2025

A smidgen of bright red lipstick only covers her bottom lip, and the blush on her deep-brown cheeks shows she’s making an effort for Papi.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi




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