a bit
Example Sentences
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“A lot of countries are in a bit of a double bind,” said Paul Christopher, head of global investment strategy at Wells Fargo Investment Institute.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026
Adjusted to today’s dollars, Harrison calculates, the World War II peak was a bit lower than $1.2 trillion.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
Stocks appear set to build on Monday’s gains, and oil prices were a bit lower overnight.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
The race, which is held every Easter Monday, began as a bit of banter between men in a local pub.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
“He likes to play the fool. He is a bit of an actor, I suppose.”
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.