dwarf

Example Sentences

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That left two possibilities: magnetic activity near the star or a nearby white dwarf pulling in material.

From Science Daily

In contrast, the outer regions gradually built up over billions of years through repeated mergers with smaller dwarf galaxies.

From Science Daily

It's a public service media company trying to find its way in a globalised media world, up against American organisations that dwarf it in size and financial might.

From BBC

In it, a government scientist discovers that a scaly creature worshiped by island villagers as a sea god has grown to a monstrosity that dwarfs tall buildings.

From Salon

When the scheme was first announced last September, the Conservatives' James Cleverly said any money allocated would be "dwarfed" by tax rises.

From BBC