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a little

ADJECTIVE
some
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While it's possible some areas might reach this definition, it is still a little too early to say with certainty.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“At first it does kind of look a little goofy, a little silly,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“There’s no question what I’m going to do. How I do it is a little bit up in the air.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“We should have a little transparency and confidence in our system.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

I sag a little with relief and hope they don’t notice.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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