slightly

Example Sentences

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This is where the soup comes fully into focus, each spoonful shifting slightly depending on what you catch.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Vanguard Wellington declined 14.3% that year, slightly worse than the category average of minus 13.6%, according to Morningstar.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Economists at UOB point out that if anything, the RBNZ’s previous statement carried a mildly dovish tone, with the projected cash rate ending the year slightly below earlier expectations and peaking at 3.00%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Onstage, Brian closed his eyes when he sang, swaying slightly offbeat as his wild waves caught the light.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Duane looked out at the ocean for a third time, but now slightly to the left, and that was when Duane became very worried.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el