“His comedy stylings were considered slightly edgier than many of his contemporaries.”

“The news was only slightly disconcerting, with the corollary being that I would get over it pretty quickly.”

“The listed carpetmaker saw his revenue increase slightly to $101.9 million in the six months to December 31.”

“One reason why we are likely to speak slightingly of the ethics of the politician is that he can never exhibit his good qualities systematically.”

“He had not meant to treat her slightingly, any more than he had meant to rob Mistress Lynn.”

“Do you consider the best points of most people and only rarely speak slightingly of them?”