mildly
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And we have some great reads about movies that, to put it mildly, missed the mark: Supergirl is a “super-bummer,” according to Slate’s Dana Stevens.
From Slate • Jun. 26, 2026
Instead, pick a career that utilizes your strengths and that you at least mildly enjoy.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026
After all, per-token costs have fallen dramatically due to more efficient hardware and software, while Chinese AI providers have consistently offered cheaper models with capabilities only mildly behind the leading U.S. companies.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Levinson's continued fascination with those themes now feels "not just late, but mildly cringe-inducing", she adds.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
“No,” she said, mildly, “I reckon you don’t want that.”
From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin
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