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Example Sentences
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“What it cannot do is persuade this Court that any of its arguments for why the TLC Rules are unconstitutional, or otherwise unlawful, has the slightest merit,” she wrote.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 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
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
After a few more tries, I’m about ready to throw the dumb thing across the room, when my finger grazes the slightest little bump on the spine of the book.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
