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Adjective
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This semi-dwarf agapanthus sparkles with clusters of violet-blue flowers atop sturdy stems that make excellent cuttings.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026 -
The bond between the dwarf calf and the aging horse blossomed over the following months.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 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
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The director, Antoine Fuqua, working with a script by John Logan, portrays Michael as an emotionally stunted and grievously wounded artist of historic greatness.—
Sheldon Pearce,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Mia Wasikowska also appears as Naim’s emotionally stunted mother, joined by Jeremy Blewitt, Ewen Leslie and Davida McKenzie.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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Guests are holding miniature British and American flags.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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At these schools, as the miniature chairs empty, the options available to each remaining student for electives, clubs, and extracurriculars go down too.—
Marc Novicoff,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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Off the water, Virginia Beach is home to an aquarium, laser tag, indoor skydiving, mini golf, and many more attractions for the entire family to enjoy.—
Kara Williams,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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Lightweight and travel-approved with classic and mini sizes available.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This development could pave the way for super-precise thermometers and chemical detectors that work at a microscopic level.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Apr. 2026
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They’re regulated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to ensure proper safeguards are in place to prevent microscopic cement particles from causing health problems in nearby residents.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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By layering macro-level route planning with micro-level real-time reasoning, the platform enables the vehicle to interpret and respond to dynamic environments with greater nuance.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Apr. 2026
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Our logic engine sits in between to stabilize the aircraft and reduce micro-control inputs.—
David Szondy
April 25,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Runtish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runtish. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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