a shade
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: a bit : a little
He is just a shade taller than his brother.
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But the goal was called back when the cameras caught him a shade offside.
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Louisa Thomas,
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2 July 2026
If the unit is in direct sun, consider a shade structure to help prevent overheating.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
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Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
2 July 2026
If the unit is in direct sun, consider a shade structure to help prevent overheating.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for a shade
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“A shade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20shade. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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