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Over billions of years, the galaxy probably collided with smaller dwarf galaxies, which brought in fresh gas and stars and helped build up the outer spiral arms.—
Lisa Kewley,
The Conversation,
14 May 2026 -
Semi-dwarf varieties grow to between 3 and 8 feet tall, while giant sunflowers grow at least 8 feet tall.—
Alexandra Jones,
The Spruce,
11 May 2026
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Things that adults would never find entertaining can keep little bitty ones occupied for ages.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 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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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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These insects are notorious for piercing leaves and stems to extract sap, which can result in stunted growth, yellowing, and unsightly discoloration.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
31 May 2026
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If your plants have drooping stems, yellowing leaves, dropping flowers, or stunted growth, these are also signs that water is needed ASAP.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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For families This refined resort hosts families with aplomb (think special gifts in the room and miniature bathrobes).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The gallery’s Chinatown loft was made into a garage of sorts, housing dozens of miniature ATVs, motorcycles, cars, tractors, and invented vehicles that Kokopeli had constructed largely from Pampers.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Recently, the Urban Summit was instrumental in urging the Kansas City Council to approve an ordinance that banned the sale of mini liquor bottles in certain parts of the city.—
Freddrell Green,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2026
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Emphasizing their versatility, Evans likes to see the Frankenstein sandal-heel hybrid paired with trousers and a mini summer dress.—
Irene Richardson,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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And experts say such a provision is unnecessary, as noncitizens have never been shown to vote at anything but microscopic numbers in American elections.—
Miles Parks,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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The findings offer a rare glimpse into ancient human life and the microscopic organisms that have survived alongside the mummy for thousands of years.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Her micro-bakery operation quickly scaled out to the whole student body, and even extended into the broader Dallas area.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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To complete the off-the-shoulder look, Hadid's glam team gave her blunt micro bangs in black.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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“Runtish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runtish. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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