runt

Example Sentences

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But Dek is the approximate size of a large human, a veritable runt in a race of beings that are typically between 7 and 8 feet tall.

From Salon

He’s a runt whose father tries to kill him to purge weakness from the clan of apex hunters.

From The Wall Street Journal

He’s the runt of the litter, and the comedy relief.

From Los Angeles Times

We have long been treated like the runt of the litter, distancing ourselves from politics and known for having low voter turnouts.

From Los Angeles Times

“Although I would not necessarily say I was the runt of the litter, I would say that I did at times feel out of place growing up,” Connor says.

From Los Angeles Times