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The phrase "a small slice less" is not standard in written English and may cause confusion.
It could be used in contexts where you are comparing quantities or sizes, but it would need clarification for better understanding.
Example: "I would like a small slice less than what you served me last time."
Alternatives: "a slightly smaller portion" or "a bit less than usual."
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The shares have declined with those of other financials because Wall Street is fretting about a small slice (less than 15%) of its bonds that are long-dated or perpetual hybrid securities (meaning they combine debt and equity components).
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But insurance companies did not pull out of the Houston area, other than a small slice along the water, so the insurance pool faces less exposure there.
The much-sought-after top talent still accounts for a small slice of the total labour market, so its higher cost may be offset in the averages by less generous deals for the masses.
And those are just a small slice.
The sea is a small slice of it.
But marathons have been a small slice of his running.
Or at least a small slice of same.
More than anything they wanted a small slice of fame.
You know they have a small slice of the pie; they're very deserving of that slice.
It is what it is; a small slice of casual gaming at a slightly inflated price.
A small slice of a big pension fund can produce millions of dollars in management fees.
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