petite
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The Petite Policy says absolutely nothing about whether a state should bring charges in cases involving conduct that the federal government is also pursuing.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2024
We just launched our new $58 four-course prix fixe menu at Petite Cerise focused on the south of France.
From Salon • Jul. 16, 2024
French authorities then impounded two yachts that he owned, La Petite Ourse and La Grande Ourse.
From BBC • Oct. 31, 2023
Petite, unfussy and good humored, the artist tuned in to her visitor’s questions with the focused attentiveness that she brings to painting, and recalled names, dates and events from her life with remarkable clarity.
From New York Times • Mar. 31, 2023
"You did know her, though? Dark hair? Petite? She might have worn a bright blue coat?"
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
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