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Example Sentences
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"But they haven't done any better at all, not in the slightest," she says.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
Traditional Kung Pao chicken calls for stir-fried chicken, so no, this recipe isn’t authentic in the slightest.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
The same goes for securities brokers — “The slightest doubt as to the trustworthiness of a broker’s word or commitment would put him out of business overnight.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026
“There was moral pressure, because we had entered a spiritual sanctuary. Everyone understood that it was a great responsibility, and all were afraid of making even the slightest mistake,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
Even her boots are not the slightest bit damp.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
