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Secure Communications expectations remain unchanged, while licensing revenue is expected to be slightly higher.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

But as the artificial-intelligence hardware trade continues to suck up investor dollars, shares of the data-analytics company have come to fetch a slightly less outrageous multiple.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

The number of plans issued within the statutory timeframe of 20 weeks has decreased slightly, with less than half of plans issued on time.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

In a dispersive wave system, however, different parts of the wave move at slightly different speeds.

From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026

Jeremy turned his head slightly and the colors shifted into a new pattern.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville




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