slightly

Example Sentences

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While it will get drier, brighter and slightly warmer on Friday, it is the weekend when high pressure gradually builds in from the south and we see temperatures rising more significantly.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Mortgage rates declined in April, making May purchases slightly more affordable for buyers, and an increase in the inventory of homes for sale gave them more to choose from.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

German industrial production and exports rose slightly in April, official data showed Tuesday, but analysts warned the momentum was too weak to signal an economic rebound as the Iran war weighs.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

In 2012, slightly over half of all California votes were cast via mail ballots.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

But C.C. did not flinch, other than to tilt her head slightly to the side as she worked through all those cryptic clues.

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