The torch moved fractionally higher.

The close was fractionally higher than the Dow's previous post-crash closing peak of 2,158.61, reached on July 5.

Chekov tilted his chin fractionally higher, and stared across the bay at nothing as he waited for the jocularity to die.

Gold prices were fractionally higher.

Steel, after all, is only iron with a fractionally higher carbon content.

The dollar finished fractionally higher against most major currencies, after trading in a narrow range much of the day.

Equities on foreign markets were mixed, moving only fractionally higher or lower as these countries also awaited news on the Group of Seven meeting.

"To me the port wall seems fractionally higher."

In order to 'persuade' lenders to lend, as seen above, fractionally higher rates will be necessary.

Now he rates it "fractionally higher than Everest, I guess."