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Recent Examples of undersized Unfortunately, many of the best 4x4 camper vans will require you to squeeze those aching limbs into an undersized bed at night. New Atlas, 21 July 2026 The initial work will include removing the existing undersized water and sewer infrastructure and installing new water, sanitary sewer and stormwater systems that will serve the new development and nearby homes. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 Linebacker Kyle Louis, who is undersized as a converted safety, may have dropped based on that tangible flaw — the same way Bell did for his torn ACL last college season — but there was value in picking up the highly motivated prospect in the fourth round. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2026 In an undersized team that already shares a worldview, the silicon sycophant doesn't catch the blind spot. Matt Poepsel, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for undersized
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Adjective
  • Much of Hart’s appeal lies in his willingness to be the butt of the joke, and there are many here at his expense — thankfully not as many as usual targeting his diminutive stature.
    Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 24 July 2026
  • For the second World Cup in a row, the final is settled deep into extra time with the only goal from a diminutive midfielder.
    Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Adjective
  • Choose one grounding task, one budget-friendly move, and one small boundary.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
  • If reliable payment flows depend on a small number of large miners or dedicated pools, Bitcoin payments could become faster and more commercial, but also more dependent on specific infrastructure providers.
    Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Adjective
  • Sheinbaum has said that little evidence has emerged to substantiate claims of cartels interfering with elections, and noted that a state-level electoral tribunal ratified Rocha’s win in Sinaloa, after examining reports of irregularities.
    Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Music, Fashion, Film wants little to do with 2024’s accessible dance-pop and persistent focus on branding.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 24 July 2026

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“Undersized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undersized. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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