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slight

adjective as in thin, small in build

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Commander Murphy told the hearing that to call their appearance a surprise was a "slight understatement".

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The slight drop is partially accredited to the community distribution of naloxone, a medicine used to reverse the effects of opioids and stabilize breathing.

To counteract the slight bitterness of the cocoa, Melton’s pumpkin pie filling also incorporates smooth, nutty tahini.

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"I'd met Salah and he seemed really friendly, he didn't seem in the slightest bit like his brother."

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That marked a slight uptick from 2.4% the month before, as housing and food costs marched higher.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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