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diminutive

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Fearing he’s a has-been, the diminutive, balding Hart slowly succumbs to self-loathing.

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They still took the best-of-seven series to a place where it’s out of the Brewers’ diminutive reach.

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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.

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"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.

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

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