diminutive

Example Sentences

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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?”

From Los Angeles Times

After four minutes his desire to get across the front post and above Jeffrey Schlupp - despite his diminutive stature - from a corner and glance the ball into the net gave Rangers the perfect start.

From BBC

For Saeed, seeing Theba play a cool, rich dad and hearing George use his natural accent, rather than being shoehorned into diminutive roles or changing their voices, was loaded with meaning.

From Los Angeles Times

Marine wildlife - including whales, penguins, seals and seabirds – all feed on these diminutive creatures.

From BBC

Once the fire settles down, Dagit said her agency hopes to add water to a currently dry lagoon in Ventura County as needed and plant the diminutive gobies there.

From Los Angeles Times