slightest
Example Sentences
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“He’s a major problem,” Green adds solemnly, before cracking the slightest smile.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
When fouls are studied like the Zapruder Film, even the slightest contact takes on proportions that countries like Sweden would simply prefer to live without.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Traditional Kung Pao chicken calls for stir-fried chicken, so no, this recipe isn’t authentic in the slightest.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
Current quantum machines are prone to start making mistakes in the event of the slightest interference such as small vibrations or a tiny change in temperature.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
I felt nothing, not the slightest spark of warmth or charity.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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