Smalls
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Mr. Booker recounts how Robert Smalls ingeniously snuck a boat with both fellow slaves and arms past a Confederate blockade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 2026
The Bradford-born singer also revealed his father was a "massive" fan of Biggie Smalls and he would blast songs by the US rapper loudly so the whole street could hear.
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2025
They’re happier reminiscing about the band’s early days, when childhood chums St. Hubbins and Tufnel first formed as the Thamesmen, later bringing on Smalls.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2025
Harry Shearer and Michael McKean — bassist Derek Smalls and guitarist David St. Hubbins in their metallic alter-egos — approached Cantrell somewhat sheepishly.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2025
You go ask anyone about Moultrie Smalls and they tell you that he wouldn’t run from no work.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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