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slight

[slahyt] / slaɪt /






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My interest in watching any film solely to make fun of it is slight.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Businesses expected the prices they charge to rise by 3.5% over the coming 12 months, a slight increase from the 3.4% recorded in February.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

A slight figure in neat shirts and jackets, Magyar seemed too slick and urbane to reach the hearts of the rural electorate, but has proven himself a strong challenger.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Meanwhile, the slight dip in unemployment correlates with a decline in labor-force participation.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Mrs. Maroney took a slight step backward, away from my aunt’s friendly embrace.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan