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slightly

British  
/ ˈslaɪtlɪ /

adverb

  1. in small measure or degree

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Under the influence of high pressure, we are likely to see a decrease in wet and windy weather in favour of slightly colder, more settled conditions.

From BBC

Better to shift to a slightly longer-term focus.

From Barron's

Better to shift to a slightly longer-term focus.

From Barron's

That was where the conversations got slightly less technical—and a lot more fun.

From The Wall Street Journal

The previous year’s growth was slightly larger but still paltry at 0.58%.

From Los Angeles Times