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a little

A small amount, as in Will you have some more meat? Yes, just a little . [Early 1400s]
Somewhat or rather, slightly, as in I am a little annoyed with Harry . [Late 1300s] For a synonym, see a bit .

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“Notes to John,” for what it’s worth, is unquestionably a narrative, one that takes place over a little more than a year, from 1999 to 2002.

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“There’s a little bit of a design influence from Stitch in Toothless’ face that makes them feel like they’re distant cousins,” says DeBlois.

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She said: "You can't cut down on that. I think the fairer way would be to put a little bit more on the units that you use."

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Then with 41 runs required, Mitchell Starc bowled Tristan Stubbs through the gate to cause a little more anxiety in the South Africa dressing room.

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And then there’s Clementine, who was “a little anxious” before the fire, and more so ever since.

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