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slight

[slahyt] / slaɪt /






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Domestic transport and buildings also showed slight increases in the latest year.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

In California, it could also lead to an “E-shaped” economy, in which low, medium and high-income people each see slight growth.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The helmet itself -- a national treasure in Romania -- suffered only slight damage and was returned to Bucharest in a near-perfect state.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

The eurozone saw a decline in exports, while Latin America recorded a slight increase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

She is looking straight ahead as if a slight pivot right or left might indicate that she cared even a little bit.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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