slightest

Example Sentences

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“You won’t miss the statue,” the clerk said, the slightest tang of exasperation in his tone.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

But it’s a testament to how even the slightest of pivots can reframe a story, making it all the more personal without drawing explicit attention to itself.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

Even when made to fight alongside Rotta against half a dozen or so supposedly terrifying creatures, there isn’t the slightest doubt that he will prevail.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

It’s a medicated but functioning limbo that Peet, in one of her best roles, conveys without the slightest trace of pity but with a coursing, wryly emotional intelligence that always reveals the sadness fueling it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“If I may be so bold, ma’am,” the patch says with the slightest hint of a bow.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen