petite
Example Sentences
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Under a black coat, the petite and poised Navarrette sits on a stool.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
Such things make the petite artist feel “taller and larger than life.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
However, her ties to the petite property remain—a fact that the listing was quick to call attention to, describing the three-bedroom abode as “Dolly Parton’s former Idyllwild retreat—a home as iconic as the legend herself.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
The event’s official app will eventually start sending notifications reminding fans to stay hydrated and to seek medical attention if needed, but the water remains $4 and the free cups remain petite.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026
A petite woman steps forward with an open book in her shaky hands.
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
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