slightly

In a normal year, the pass rate for each grade is adjusted slightly but the average effect is small.

Prof Thirunamachandran said: "The tuition fees which were set in 2013 have only been slightly upgraded. They are worth two thirds of what they were."

The following has been edited slightly for style and brevity.

Yes, the grocery store may be slightly nicer than the Vons down the street, and its spacious parking lot is far easier to navigate than the one at nearby Trader Joe’s, lord knows.

After a beat, he turns slightly more contemplative: “You never know.”