little bit

Example Sentences

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Hugh said the diagnosis was "quite a shock", adding: "I really didn't expect that because I had no pain, just a little bit short of breath if I was doing heavy exercise."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

In our dire age, a little bit of levity can often feel like a wager, staking your bets on an audience’s bandwidth for fun.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

"I think being a little bit more savvy, understanding that being too honest at times is probably too much of a fault for us."

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

We’re here for the work and to make and show these characters so that maybe you can see a little bit of yourself, or maybe it can help you with grief, or laughter, or whatever.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Khrushchev awoke that morning—Saturday, October 27—feeling a little bit better.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin