slightly

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The dollar fell slightly along with oil prices after Trump said he will extend the U.S. cease-fire with Iran until talks between the two countries have progressed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

The U.S. is a net importer of crude and its refineries are specifically geared for heavy crude, rendering it slightly less flexible than its superpower competitor.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

After shuttering her decade-old, hot-pink, plus-size resale shop, the Plus Bus, in Highland Park last fall, she thought paring down her store’s stock and slightly expanding its sizing could save her business.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The system uses a chirped laser pulse made up of multiple wavelengths that arrive at slightly different times.

From Science Daily • Apr. 21, 2026

They sway slightly in the breeze, and I can almost feel the tickle of it on my face.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy