small thing
Example Sentences
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It was such a small thing, but I noticed.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Momentum has rarely been Spurs' friend this year, but avoiding defeat at this stage is no small thing.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
It’s a small thing, but it changes how I cook.
From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026
And if you think that ignoring their wishes is going to snowball into a larger conflict, you could do one small thing to appease them.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 26, 2025
When Jesper pushed open the door to the stables, he felt some small thing inside him relax.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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