slightly
Example Sentences
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“With this note we slightly lower our forecasts and mark to market Renault’s Nissan stake.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
China donated $1.8 million -- slightly less than private donors in the Philippines.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
Day two was slightly better with play continuing until 16:25, but that finish was still 35 minutes earlier than it could have been.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
"The oscillation of this laser light can be used for timekeeping, but the laser frequency can shift slightly from time to time, for example due to temperature fluctuations," explains Thorsten Schumm.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
“Do you hear that?” said Christopher, and she turned to it, her mouth slightly open to hear better, and nodded.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
