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Adjective
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Behind the vail of stability is that blast furnace engine driving the climate and marshaling powers which, when released, dwarf human capacities.—
Adam Frank,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026 -
The key is to choose a dwarf tree variety and a well-draining, roomy pot, and to take a few precautions to ensure your potted tree thrives.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Jan. 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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In 1996, Tucker’s sister Callie Marshall was born with Alström syndrome, which causes, among other things, the loss of sight and hearing, heart and lung disease, diabetes, the accumulation of excess fat around the abdomen during childhood and stunted growth leading to shorter stature in adulthood.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
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As a result, the new foliage may look crinkled or stunted, with the aphids usually plainly visible around the stem.—
Jon VanZile,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
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Several types of animals are raised at the farm including sheep, cattle, turkeys, hogs, and miniature donkeys.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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For a fun twist, try miniature daffodils.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Reward your mini-game winners with prizes such as candy, desserts, or a drink.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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These mini-seismic events are not considered true earthquakes because there is no movement along faults or tectonic plate boundaries.—
Tammie Souza,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Scientists have built a new a lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery anode that incorporates iron oxide, the main component of rust, into microscopic, porous hollow carbon structures, and can improve battery performance.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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The difference between great and the best in figure skating exists in the margins, often small enough to be microscopic.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The dress, an ode to Giorgio Armani, also featured two cutouts on her shoulders and a micro turtleneck, both of which were crystal- and pearl-dusted, as were the cuffs of her sleeves.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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But there’s also the micro issue.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Runtish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runtish. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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