slightest
Example Sentences
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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
"I didn't feel myself at all, I didn't look myself in the slightest, I didn't want to go out," she said.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 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
The same goes for securities brokers — “The slightest doubt as to the trustworthiness of a broker’s word or commitment would put him out of business overnight.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
Mama swallowed and smiled, just the slightest bit, so Ophie did the same, and curtsied again, before leaving to head back to the kitchen.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
