slightly
Britishadverb
Example Sentences
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The company’s revenue grew 18% year over year to $2.7 billion in the first quarter, while net income increased slightly to $160 million.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
A similar S&P survey of U.S. manufacturers, meanwhile, rose slightly to a four-year high of 55.3 from a prior 54.5.
From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026
Thune said Trump had the right to endorse whomever he wanted, but acknowledged that the president's interventions could make moving legislation "slightly more complicated."
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Overall imports climbed 9.7% last month, slightly lower than the 10.9% rise posted in March.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Seth took them and resumed work the next day, his cough slightly improved.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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