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slight

[slahyt] / slaɪt /






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"Other providers, like myself, they've seen a slight decline in business, because of the ban," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Domestic transport and buildings also showed slight increases in the latest year.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

He was Sam the Eagle, our national bird transformed by a Disney artist, and to some eyes bearing a slight resemblance to an earlier Disney avian character, a parrot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Losses were amplified by Broadcom’s earnings results posted Wednesday, which showed a slight revenue miss and weaker-than-expected near-term AI chip forecast.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

But before Louis Béroud gets too excited, tell him there’s a slight complication.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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