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micro

[mahy-kroh] / ˈmaɪ kroʊ /
ADJECTIVE
very small in size, scope
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The Houston-based company, which runs micro hospitals and emergency departments, said in a regulatory filing that data about patients, employees and business partners was stolen.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

Among the younger participants, researchers found no connection between these micro awakenings and Alzheimer's genetic risk.

From Science Daily Aug. 29, 2026

Instead, “American Doctor” focuses on the micro, giving voice to the doctors and caregivers who traditionally have been spared during armed conflicts, as laid out by the Geneva Conventions.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

"I say it's micro power, so we have to think about what micro power can do," he said.

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

Even Holly’s beacon was a few shades below par, and that had a micro nuclear battery sending out the pulses.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer

"All industries are doing very well from micros up to corporates. I can't think of any industry which this year has problems."

From Reuters Nov. 5, 2022

“We use it for our dishes here at the bistro and for our events. They’re clean, they have good taste. I like to have micros with bigger stems and he does that.”

From Washington Times Jul. 23, 2022

“Alongside the top-line perspective he held, he was able to still make time for the important micros of life.”

From New York Times Dec. 2, 2021

The proliferating micros nip at the heels of established craft brewers and multinational conglomerates alike.

From Seattle Times Oct. 12, 2017

For some of the larger micros the long pins may be used directly and a different spreading board employed.

From Directions for Collecting and Preserving Insects by C. V. Riley




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