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Jimmy Carter’s appearance became more diminutive during his incumbency, but his teeth became bigger; Ronald Reagan’s face went from smiling to hollowed and ghostly.

"The operation took about two hours," Dr Anand said, adding that special equipment had to be used because of the baby's delicate, diminutive stature.

They also have developed a reputation for cuteness, borne of their beady eyes and diminutive size.

The diminutive Duckett dovetailed well with the taller Smith, as West Indies' attack struggled to find the right length against England's innovative strokeplay.

She was soon joined by another diminutive star: pop singer Sabrina Carpenter, who compared notes with her, asking, “When you read short stories, do they feel like novels?”