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[lit-l] / ˈlɪt l /








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Wellington Mayor Andrew Little declared a state of emergency on the eve of the swells for seaside residents in Owhiro Bay, Island Bay, Houghton Bay and Breaker Bay.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Little wonder then that Musk has been heaping compliments on ASML, posting on X Saturday that “ASML should be treasured. It is arguably the greatest company in Europe.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

At Raman’s election-night party at Boomtown Brewery on the outskirts of Little Tokyo, I saw why her chances of becoming L.A.’s next mayor were slim from the start.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Then he wrote a bestseller, “The Little Book That Beats the Market,” telling mere mortals a simple way to mimic his performance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Little did any of them know it was Miss Penelope Lumley, who sat placidly sewing in her corner, who was the evening’s true victor.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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