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For smaller yards, consider dwarf or semi-dwarf varieties, such as the disease-resistant Baldwin apple.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026 -
These dwarf galaxies provide a unique laboratory for studying black hole formation and early evolution, thanks to their relatively quiet merger histories compared to those of massive galaxies.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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Maxine was a once little bitty speck of a thing who had a pretty rough start in life.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2025
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My growth was little bitty steps every year, but steady.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2025
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While some of these toys and non-toy gifts are not evaluated in the Lab, editors still look for gifts put out by trusted brands, gifts with great reviews from purchasers, best-sellers and editors' favorites.—
Good Housekeeping,
Good Housekeeping,
13 Dec. 2022
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Not surprisingly, the non-toy version was well beyond my household budget, and — less surprisingly, still — months on back order.—
Marci Vogel,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2022
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The arrival of the Beatles in 1964, however, effectively stunted Sedaka’s solo career.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
27 Feb. 2026
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Cold soil below 50 degrees Fahrenheit can cause root damage, stunted growth, and transplant shock.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
26 Feb. 2026
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Big fun will arrive in tiny packages at the eighth annual Dairy Block Petite Parade, which plays off Mardi Gras and features miniature floats built from a shoebox base, and pulled on wheels.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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The 18-course Devoro tasting menu (290 Euros, or around $340), which lasts three-and-a-half hours in the serving, is a fascinating fiesta of miniature dishes in which Salazar’s Andalusian origins mix and match with island inspirations.—
Paul Richardson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Softstreme High-Rise Mini Skirt This buttery soft mini skirt is our favorite pick for elevating your look and prioritizing comfort at the same time.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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The aforementioned mini-skirt uniform?—
Matthew Razak,
Space.com,
28 Feb. 2026
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Alna’s thin and fragile skeleton was so well preserved that the researchers were able to conduct histological examination, studying microscopic bone structures.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
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Upstairs at Sperm Racing HQ is a lab stocked with racks of test tubes, centrifuges for separating out the most motile sperm from a sample, and little plastic slides containing new microscopic racecourses for frat-boy cum.—
Sam Kriss,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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On board is a micro rover built by ispace called Tenacious as well as several commercial payloads.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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The system could also potentially be installed as a micro-fulfillment solution in the back of Whole Foods stores, according to BI.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Runtish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runtish. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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