slightly
Britishadverb
Example Sentences
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Peeling produces a slightly cleaner finished syrup, but because the mixture will eventually be strained, leaving the skins on works perfectly well.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
Even if cubicles were slightly more expensive to maintain or consumed more water, this would not necessarily be enough to justify a price difference compared with urinals, she added.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
According to the Bat Conservation Trust, the species is similar in appearance to, but slightly larger than, the common bat but with longer fur on its back.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Adyen reported strong first-half results, with volumes and net revenue slightly ahead of consensus estimates, the analyst says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
His tone made it sound like he thought there was something slightly strange about that fact.
From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville
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