bantam

Example Sentences

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His bantam squads were among the best in the country and seven of his players were invited to USA Hockey’s prestigious National Team Development Program Evaluation Camps.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Her 14-year old son, Evan Smolik, was a goalie on a bantam team in a league that did not require neck guards.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 12, 2023

In March 2023, the bantam hen from Michigan was crowned the world's oldest living chicken by Guinness World Records.

From DOGO News • Sep. 19, 2023

Murphy, who coached Oshie at the squirt, pewee and bantam levels, remains close with Oshie.

From Washington Post • Nov. 20, 2021

I looked at him again as for the first time, seeing a little bantam rooster of a man with a high-domed forehead and a raw eye-socket that wouldn't quite accept its lid.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison