little
Example Sentences
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“At the time, it was a little bit of a panic,” said Alan Rothenberg, the man who organized that tournament.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
For an older child who might get $250, compound growth may also provide a little boost.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
The project, she added, would result in "clear degradation of the rural environment" and would not be accessible on foot or by bike, thus doing "little to achieve" council active transport goals.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
Very little came off exactly as planned, given the still-tight budget, but by the time Sullivan County celebrated its centennial in 2025, its future seemed auspicious if not guaranteed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
There are two girls, a little older than me, sitting on the steps of the staircase.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
Vocabulary lists containing little
