small

Example Sentences

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What may seem like a small biochemical change can have widespread effects throughout the cell.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

It reported that a small rise in funding for day-to-day spending was not enough to keep pace with rising costs and demand, particularly on social care.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Rather than using the loans to invest in small businesses, many borrowers spend the money on medical expenses and other necessities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Using the winger to go on the prowl is one of the small changes Laviolette plans to bring.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The three small bites I take fall like rocks to the pit of my stomach.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold