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It caused a slight dilemma for Lee during the exam.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
On election night in November 2024, just over 1,000 votes separated Democrat Dave Min and Republican Scott Baugh in their bid for the 47th Congressional District, with Baugh enjoying a slight lead.
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
Food inflation likely edged higher, although average daily food prices of major items showed only a slight sequential rise in prices, said economist Dhiraj Nim.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
There’s a slight dent where it’s sitting, but otherwise I can’t tell it’s even there.
From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins
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