in small doses
Example Sentences
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But even in small doses what concerns Edwards is that Jiji is a central character in her child’s school day.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
Stress, in small doses, can help us stay sharp but left unchecked, it can chip away at our health, mood and relationships.
From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025
The unfailingly flawless choreography, with each dancer hitting their mark perfectly, is amazing in small doses, but to watch several after downloading the documentary is disconcerting.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2024
"Tire particles are so fine they can become airborne and possibly enter the human body through even a gentle breeze. And even in small doses, 6PPD-quinone is toxic to salmon," Jayakaran said.
From Science Daily • Jan. 25, 2024
Repeated exposure of an animal to the same odorant, in small doses, leads to great enhancement of acuity, suggesting the possibility that new receptor sites are added to the cells.
From "The Lives of a Cell" by Lewis Thomas
