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Example Sentences

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Yet when heat is examined at distances far smaller than the width of a human hair, it can behave in unexpected ways.

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

Its bosses say bigger planes would mean it could increase passenger numbers with fewer flights than with their current, smaller aircraft.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

There were also statistically significant but smaller declines among older women.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Entry-level jobs are making up a smaller share of postings on jobs site ZipRecruiter compared to last year.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Dad pulls his much smaller roll of money from his pocket and peels a twenty from it.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam