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The phrase "only slightly less" is correct and can be used in written English
You can use it to emphasize that the difference between two things is relatively small. For example, "Although it was still costly, the second option was only slightly less expensive than the first one."
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Bacteriophages are only slightly less choosy.
"Tokyo Godfathers" is only slightly less paradoxical.
My arrival was only slightly less difficult.
It's only slightly less cynical than mine!
It was only slightly less catharsis than being there.
Several American studies are only slightly less optimistic.
Counting cats is only slightly less difficult than herding them.
The undertaking is only slightly less than monumental.
Iran has proved only slightly less frustrating for Mr. Bush.
The fathers of the church were only slightly less harsh.
(c) Someone only slightly less disturbing than a weasel.
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