wee

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I was born in the wee hours of Dec.15, 1980 at St. Mary’s Hospital, now Hoboken University Medical, the same hospital where Frank Sinatra was born.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

"You're actually having to compromise a wee bit on the actual facilities at some places," he explained.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

We checked into our hotel during the wee hours of the morning, all of us tired, slightly unkempt and desperately in need of a warm shower.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

It is all too much for Nana, Janey’s grandmother-guardian: “The wee soul has told them everything, so what in God’s name do they want from her?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Sadly, during the wee hours of this morning, literally none of that mattered.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone