petite
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From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
A petite bottle-blonde who spoke with the laid-back drawl of her native Arkansas, Pruett showed off memorabilia signed by the “Bagdad Cafe” director.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
Her eyes sting with tears as the petite cakes thunk to the bottom of the trash.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
However, her ties to the petite property remain—a fact that the listing was quick to call attention to, describing the three-bedroom abode as “Dolly Parton’s former Idyllwild retreat—a home as iconic as the legend herself.”
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
“That’s because you’re the apple of his one eye, dear child. You’re the pretty, petite little daughter he’s always wanted,” Mary Anne said.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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