slight
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"Other providers, like myself, they've seen a slight decline in business, because of the ban," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Younger children aged between five and eight still had high levels of enjoyment with 61.6%, but this was actually a slight fall from the previous year's 62.6% figure.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Losses were amplified by Broadcom’s earnings results posted Wednesday, which showed a slight revenue miss and weaker-than-expected near-term AI chip forecast.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
She had a slight lisp, and I remember thinking how specific her voice felt.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
In spite of having the sunless complexion and slight build of a yeshiva student, Sender clung onto the cord as tenaciously as a terrier, even going so far as to bare his teeth.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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