small
adjective
of limited size; of comparatively restricted dimensions; not big; little.
Example Sentences
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It would also “disproportionately benefit legacy media outlets” because they have more content than smaller independents, the government said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
In that same interview, Garlick acknowledged that the "pool of players is smaller now than it was a few years ago if we're going to improve".
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
It said the managerial changes were aimed at cutting smaller teams within Uber and to reduce employees sitting more than seven layers from the CEO.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
Maintaining a smaller deer population is not possible, according to Barton, who said the conservancy fully evaluated other methods for solving the deer challenge, which has vexed them for at least 20 years.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
“So, if you can’t do it with one big explosion, you’d have to do it with a bunch of strategically placed smaller explosions. Right?”
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
