dwarfed

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The material consequences of someone else’s smoke getting into your lungs are dwarfed by the social consequences of public smoking looking cool and inspiring more smokers.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

The researchers also said that while cancers in young people were increasing, it was important to remember they were still dwarfed by cancers in older age groups.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Yet that net loss is dwarfed by the more than 7,000 companies founded in California during that time, according to the Public Policy Institute.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

Though the property is dwarfed by Hogan’s enormous mansion, it does offer plenty of space, spanning more than 2,000 square feet, which includes three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Still, he felt privileged: his New York wages dwarfed the $1,000 a year he might have made in Mexico.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times