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slight

[slahyt] / slaɪt /






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In her 2019 memoir, “Where the Light Enters,” Jill contrasts Joe’s capacity for forgiveness with her proclivity toward grudges, how she recalls “every slight committed against the people I love.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

On May 29, 40 of the S&P 500’s stocks were trading within 2% of their 52-week intraday highs — a slight increase from the 30 stocks trading at this level two weeks prior.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

This year, the region has seen a slight dip in home values and a slight uptick in vacancy rates.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The S&P 500 rose 0.6%, the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.9%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 25 points to post a slight gain.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

“That’s brilliant!” exclaimed Brooklyn, earning a slight smile from Kat.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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