Sentence examples for A shade faster than from inspiring English sources

Official statistics published on February 9th revealed that India's GDP rose by 7.5% in 2014, a shade faster than China's over the same period.

Official statistics published on February 9th revealed that India's GDP rose by 7.5% in 2014, a shade faster than China's economy managed over the same period (see chart).

JAPAN'S economy rebounded at an annual rate of 5.7% in the first quarter of this year, a shade faster than America's.

Figures released on February 9th showed that India's GDP rose by 7.5% year on year in the fourth quarter of 2014, a shade faster than China's.

At 6 feet 4 and 266 pounds, Thomas ran the 40-yard dash in 4.49 seconds at the N.F.L.'s scouting combine, making him a shade faster than John Abraham, the Jets' Pro Bowl defensive end.

But if, say, a financial trader or a corporate executive is paid a fortune for being a shade faster than competitors, the public suspects that he or she is undeserving or, worse, a thief.

The going at Ascot is now good all round, though the likelihood is that it remains a shade faster on the straight course than on the round course.

She took the opening section a shade slower than most, the finale a shade faster, and she and the conductor finished with a triumphant flourish.

Newberry was timed in 4.68, the fastest time among offensive linemen and just a shade quicker than Schad.

Unemployment was a shade higher than it is now.

"Russell's hands are a shade stouter than mine.