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Adjective
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Note, however, that dwarf butterfly bushes, such as the Lo & Behold series, grow slowly and require little or no pruning; do not cut them back to ground level but only shape them gently as needed.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Mar. 2026 -
Fill the container with potting soil for acid-loving plants and choose a dwarf variety rhododendron like: Rhododendron 'Peter J. Mezzit': A dwarf evergreen rhododendron ideal for containers.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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When this happens, plants in the pot may show signs of stress, such as yellowing leaves, stunted growth, or leaf drop.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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Unfortunately, many gardeners never notice soil pH problems until their plants begin showing signs of stress, including stunted plant growth, poor crop yields, and yellowing leaves with deep green veins.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There are even competitive Tech Deck events where skaters will use their fingerboards on miniature ramps and half-pipes to complete tricks and earn points.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Here, miniature gnocchi are added to a creamy sausage and kale soup to create a quick-to-the-table, one-pot meal.—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Note that whilst bookings can be paid in a number of currencies, the mini mart on-site does not take international cards.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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The roomy main compartment fits full-size products, while small interior pockets along the sides help keep lip glosses and mini products nice and organized.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Paleontologists confirmed that the specimen was a juvenile by analyzing microscopic growth markers in a cross-section of its femur.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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The internal structure resists these changes, creating friction at the microscopic level.—
Etiido Uko
March 17,
New Atlas,
17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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,
14 Mar. 2026
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The two treks covered roughly the same ground but branched off to different micro zones within an area of the grove that was more or less burned flat.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Runtish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runtish. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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