smallest

Example Sentences

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JR: There have been a few…Curaçao, the smallest team ever to play at the World Cup, endeared itself to fans with its gorgeous jerseys and charming launch video.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Hourly wages rose 3.5% in the 12 months ended in May, matching the smallest increase since just before the pandemic struck in 2020.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Often, the biggest cinematic swings can be found in the smallest, most economical films.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

"Scotland already has the lowest pupil-teacher ratio and smallest class sizes anywhere in the UK, and ministers are committed to at least maintaining this ratio over the lifetime of this parliament."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

My classmates at El Camino Junior High School, where I was the smallest kid, reminded me of it every time they chose teams to play basketball during recess.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez