dwarf
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Helen Litchfield, secretary of the botany section at La Société Guernesiaise, said the team's efforts in propagating the dwarf pansy meant it was no longer at risk.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Now there’s nothing to be done about it, including the fact that he plans to put a humongous monstrosity in its place — a large-scale ballroom that will dwarf the People’s House.
From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026
It would dwarf the size of some of the world’s largest buyout funds and rival SoftBank’s $100 billion, tech-focused Vision Fund.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026
If it is more like our Sun, it will continue to lose material until only its dense core remains as a white dwarf, which will gradually cool over vast stretches of time.
From Science Daily • Mar. 17, 2026
Without awaiting Adaon’s order, the dwarf raced in the direction of the Huntsmen’s signal.
From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander
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