mildly

Example Sentences

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And we have some great reads about movies that, to put it mildly, missed the mark: Supergirl is a “super-bummer,” according to Slate’s Dana Stevens.

From Slate • Jun. 26, 2026

Instead, pick a career that utilizes your strengths and that you at least mildly enjoy.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

One worker said: "There is immense pressure on staff - we are mildly to moderately short-staffed all the time."

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

After all, per-token costs have fallen dramatically due to more efficient hardware and software, while Chinese AI providers have consistently offered cheaper models with capabilities only mildly behind the leading U.S. companies.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Conor would have been mildly surprised if Harry had even known his name.

From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness