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
The S&P SmallCap 600 trades at 18 times 2025 earnings, a smidgen above average, but the S&P 500 goes for 25 times earnings, which is expensive.
From Barron's • Jan. 16, 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
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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