smidgen

Example Sentences

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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

“You just did it for me now,” Ha says with a smidgen of dread that launches the pair into laughter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

For instance, T-Mobile could customize its offer for each individual, just a smidgen below competitors’ rates, rather than roll out broad-based pricing plans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

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

I was all ready to help parcel out the smidgen of food when, lo and behold, Hattie Mae uncovered a huge angel food cake.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool