small thing
Example Sentences
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It was such a small thing, but I noticed.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Given that the average investor has underperformed the index for 15 consecutive years, that is not a small thing.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
It is no small thing to know firsthand how an increase in gas prices or mortgage rates or an uptick in unemployment affect everyday Americans.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
This is your quiet, background gesture of readiness — a small thing that signals you’re prepared to receive, without requiring a full production.
From Salon • Dec. 2, 2025
It’s a small thing, but it feels like something we’ve been doing for a long time now.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
