miniscule
Example Sentences
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Negotiations have often gone late into the night, producing miniscule advances and leaving diplomats drained -- especially those from small countries with only a handful of staff in Geneva covering every branch of the UN.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
“One percent, one percent!” the team chanted as they danced in circles in the locker room—referring to their miniscule chances of surviving this far.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
Compared with other sources, wildfire smoke contains a higher proportion of ultrafine particles miniscule enough to penetrate the brain after inhalation, Casey told The Times earlier this year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2025
One woman, who runs social media accounts under the name “AWPS News,” has a miniscule following and appears to do little beyond stating the schedule for the White House.
From Slate ● Oct. 24, 2025
The expression on his face didn’t change, but after a moment he gave a miniscule nod and went back to writing.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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