- comparative of small.
smaller
Example Sentences
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With China deliveries down almost a third in the first half of this year, CEO Michael Leiters told reporters he wanted "a smaller but stronger and more resilient business".
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
I’d also be fine with smaller gifts and putting the rest toward our retirement.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026
It’s particularly pronounced among some smaller oil refiners, including Par Pacific and PBF, where executives have been selling.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
The birds' seasonal migration may become increasingly difficult as changes in climate may force them to move to higher elevations on hills, to smaller and fragmented areas.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
He pulls a fifty from the much smaller roll of cash in his pocket and hands it to me.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
