medium-sized
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of medium-sized
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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It also is looking to create up to 90,000 AI-related jobs and work placement opportunities for young Canadians to start their careers and support small and medium-sized businesses and nonprofits by 2031.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
We counted nine capybaras: an adult male, four adult females, and four medium-sized pups.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
Another unpopular law -- since thrown out -- reclassified small agricultural holdings as medium-sized properties, which Indigenous communities viewed as a loss of their rights.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
"I am fearful that this is just the first of many... unless the government step up and do a bit more to support our smaller medium-sized businesses."
From BBC • May 13, 2026
It was called Cumberland Lodge and it was nothing more than a pleasant medium-sized suburban villa.
From "Boy: Tales of a Childhood" by Roald Dahl
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