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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a scarce slightly" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It seems to attempt to describe something that is both scarce and slightly so, but the combination is awkward and unclear.
Example: "The resources available for the project are a scarce slightly, making it difficult to proceed."
Alternatives: "somewhat scarce" or "slightly limited".
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And, in the grassland, is the least minor moth, a scarce, slightly dull brown, day-flying species.
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"Wood was a scarce resource.
Even chalk is a scarce resource.
"Social housing is a scarce resource.
But worry is a scarce commodity.
Space itself is a scarce commodity.
In Britain, donor sperm is a scarce commodity.
Energy is a scarce resource on the far shore.
"It has elements of a scarce commodity," he said.
Reassurance is a scarce symbolic commodity in Delhi.
Dedicated and effective activists are a scarce resource.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com