mildly

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The diet culture of the ’90s was never totally vanquished, and Ozempic has complicated narratives about body size, health, and self-love, to put it mildly.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

At its best, “Hoppers” is mildly amusing, but that aspect barely covers for the deficiencies of its lead character, who is mildly annoying.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

During this extended period, when birds may appear only mildly infected, they remain capable of passing the parasite to mosquitoes.

From Science Daily • Feb. 11, 2026

In response, Lord Mandelson appears to have replied to Epstein saying he should call the chancellor again, before suggesting he should "mildly threaten" him.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

“You want me to win the election, don’t you?” asked Byerley, mildly.

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov