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little people

[lit-l pee-puhl] / ˈlɪt l ˌpi pəl /
NOUN
(in folklore) small, humanlike beings
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Pate said recent Democratic wins in regional and local elections had given her "hope that the little people -- the working class — maybe are being heard."

From Barron's Jul. 4, 2026

Godzilla, "all the little people below are scrambling as these giants hit each other," says Federman.

From BBC Apr. 28, 2026

One way to understand how little people thought of these teams’ chances before the start of the season is through their preseason odds.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 10, 2025

There’s very little people can do about the H5N1 circulating in wild birds.

From Salon Feb. 12, 2025

Ever since she was little, people called her a musical prodigy.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein



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