slightly
Britishadverb
Example Sentences
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But the cocktail’s second ingredient, misoprostol, can be used to produce abortion on its own — a method that’s often more painful and slightly less effective.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
Primm was once one of Nevada’s more popular gambling resorts, a less expensive, slightly more kitschy alternative to Las Vegas that benefited from being closer than Sin City.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
The Conservatives' projected national share of the vote has increased slightly since this time last year, from 15% to 17% and the party managed to take Westminster council from Labour.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
A preliminary reading in April recorded the lowest figure in the survey’s history, but was revised slightly higher.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
When he opened his eyes, he was still in Central Park, but a slightly different version.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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