slightest
Example Sentences
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Overflow crowds standing on Broadway to scream at the slightest glimpse of a chart-topper in the second-story window of New York City’s One Astor Place.
From Salon ● Aug. 29, 2026
And everywhere, hometown fans lose their minds at the slightest hint of a French victory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 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
Current quantum machines are prone to start making mistakes in the event of the slightest interference such as small vibrations or a tiny change in temperature.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
“If I may be so bold, ma’am,” the patch says with the slightest hint of a bow.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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