smaller

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Smaller chains can’t compete well in the price wars.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Smaller AI models from Mistral could be built into weapons systems or other defence equipment, such as drones, that can be more effective if able to act autonomously.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Smaller companies carry more debt as well, with average net debt-to-Ebitda ratios near 4.5 times, compared with roughly 1.5 times for large-cap companies, Sagal said.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

"Smaller populations with lower consumption create better outcomes for both people and the planet," he says.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

Smaller creatures flee invisibly but audibly through the undergrowth.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks