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slightest







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America may have empowered the president to give the capital a case of Mar-a-Lago face, but the city’s inhabitants get only the slightest of say in federal matters.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

But this framing collapses under the slightest scrutiny.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

On Thursday evening, Melléthei-Barna announced that he was withdrawing his candidacy for the post, "to ensure that not even the slightest shadow is cast on the transition".

From BBC • May 8, 2026

A successful meeting, and international diplomacy, can hinge on the slightest missed protocol, an unexpected miscue or even a bit of saliva left on a fork.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

“I’m not talking about breaking the law,” Mr. Griffiths continues, not appearing the slightest bit amused.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan




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