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The phrase "a slight decrease was observed" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts such as scientific reports, research findings, or any analysis where a small reduction in a variable is noted.
Example: "After analyzing the data over the past year, a slight decrease was observed in the average temperature."
Alternatives: "a minor reduction was noted" or "a small decline was recorded."
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Rather, a slight decrease was observed.
The AC loss has remained constant, even though a slight decrease was observed in the early phase of operation.
Only a slight decrease was observed in the mitotic index (MI) at the highest concentration for both treatment times.
However, a slight decrease was observed on the strength values based on the substitution of cement with ceramic powder.
The untreated control worms remained active up to 12 h; however, a slight decrease was observed at the end of incubation period.
Continuous improvement of the JOA score was noted up to 2 years after surgery, and then a slight decrease was observed.
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As the number of services to CU is increased over the time, a slight decrease is observed in the effectiveness of the CSP.
In particular, the α2-a clone showed an 80% decrease in motility, while a slighter decrease was observed for the other clones.
However, a very slight decrease was observed up to the second cycle and a drastic decrease by 20% was observed at fifth cycle.
Of note, the isolated 2-ClHDA-phloretin adduct had no effect on MTT reduction at 15 and 25 μM while a slight (14%) decrease was observed at 50 μM.
Compared to sample (d), a red-shift of 50 meV and a slight intensity decrease are observed in the PL spectrum of sample (c) where the InAs QDs is capped with LT grown GaAs cap.
More suggestions(17)
a mild decrease was observed
a slight reduction was observed
a modest decrease was observed
a slightly decrease was observed
a slight decrease was obtained
a slight delay was observed
a slight decrease was detected
a slight decrease was reported
a consistent decrease was observed
a slight iridodonesis was observed
a marked decrease was observed
a slight deviation was observed
a slight trend was observed
a slight groove was observed
a slight correlation was observed
a slight error was observed
a coincidental decrease was observed
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