The people on the platform are of slighter build and their skin is much darker.

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The new Jonathan Demme film is one of his slighter and more oddball affairs.

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Often shorter and slighter than Afro-Caribbeans, Indo-Caribbeans seem less interested in basketball or football.

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Unlike jockeys smaller or slighter of build, Mr Antley needed to lead a life of staggering deprivation to meet the strict weight restrictions of his trade.

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In person, Emin is slighter and prettier than photographs suggest.

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