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faintly

  • a word derived from faint.

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Through a second tunnel dug by the Chileans, in the early morning of June 30, they heard Gil's voice faintly.

From Barron's • Jul. 7, 2026

It glides by smoothly, and Ms. Mann’s lilting, melancholy songs are hypnotically lovely, but the characters’ anguish and psychological distress are only faintly sketched in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

In the footage a police officer arriving at the scene can be heard asking: "What's your name, mate?" before Nowak, who is lying on his back on the ground, faintly replies: "Henry."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The fans faintly begin chanting his name, then their voices disappear into a hush.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

“Maybe peas will go extinct,” Alexander said to his siblings, who squawked faintly but approvingly.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood