fractionally

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That was just fractionally lower than April of last year, when tariff concerns were at the fore.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

The stock has gained fractionally year to date, but is up 37% over the past 12 months.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

U.S. natural gas futures settled fractionally higher with mild spring “shoulder season” weather keeping a lid on demand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Tuesday’s bounce put the S&P 500 fractionally ahead for the year, but that break-even showing belies massive moves underneath.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

Dr. Johnston hesitated only fractionally, and Nails Andersen mentally put him down on the plus side of the personnel for the shortness of his com lag.

From Where I Wasn't Going by Richmond, Walt