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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a slight sinking" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a minor or subtle feeling of decline or decrease, often in a physical or emotional context.
Example: "As she stepped onto the scale, she felt a slight sinking in her stomach as the number flashed before her eyes."
Alternatives: "a minor drop" or "a small decline".
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We know it will give us a bit of a lift, make things better, and if afterwards we sense a slight sinking feeling, we can always go out and buy another.
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We model a slight annual C sink from the upper peat to the deep peat; however, these values are a major source of uncertainty.
If you are using the spread method, you MUST install the heat sink at a slight angle to prevent bubbles from forming.
Most pianists would do the opposite: take an extra moment to let a phrase sink in with a slight dramatic pause before moving to the next.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell below 8,000 for the first time since October 2002, before regaining ground; the FTSE 100 fell for 11 days in a row, to a seven-year low before a slight recovery; and European markets also sank.
It's not difficult to imagine a larger, more robust and diversified competitor underbidding Liquidity Services and selling just over cost, or even taking a slight hit on some items, to sink the company and grab market share with the idea of increasing margins in the sector down the line.
"But there's a slight element of disbelief and it will take a while to sink in".
With a slight chuckle, he added, "You can't drive there, or your bus will sink".
A slight?
A slight firm tilt.
A slight smile rose.
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