little

Example Sentences

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The government has "very little" wiggle room, Velasco said.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

He took the rocks out of the building a little bit at a time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Overnight, smoke from the Santa Rosa Island and Sandy fires is expected to come onshore, settling over the coast with little wind to clear the air.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

"His attention to detail is unreal. Literally every little thing he just gives you," Downes told BBC Sport in November.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

The little girl of about five clutches tight to the doll she has tucked under her arm, while her toddler-sized brother tries to wrestle it away from her.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam