slightest

Example Sentences

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“You won’t miss the statue,” the clerk said, the slightest tang of exasperation in his tone.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

But it’s a testament to how even the slightest of pivots can reframe a story, making it all the more personal without drawing explicit attention to itself.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

But if you asked me whether I had any intention of inheriting it when I was around 20, I didn’t have the slightest inclination either.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

All too often this campaign, the slightest of setbacks has appeared to derail Liverpool when things had been going well - a far cry from the "mentality monsters" Klopp lauded during his time in charge.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

To them, I knew, this didn’t make the slightest bit of difference.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt