slightest

Example Sentences

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It’s a medicated but functioning limbo that Peet, in one of her best roles, conveys without the slightest trace of pity but with a coursing, wryly emotional intelligence that always reveals the sadness fueling it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The investor messaged de Min to ask: "Are you not the slightest ashamed and disgusted just stealing my money and my family's money?"

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

"I can assure you, if we have just the slightest chance of getting the prize, we won't give it away to anybody else."

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

The slightest hint of conflict sends him marching off in a silent funk, actually.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026

The sparrows showed no kindness or civility to one another, often fighting savagely among themselves on the slightest pretext.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques