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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

However, Sian said she was surprised by how little people knew about stem cell donation.

From BBC Jan. 26, 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

This is because I have a ton of little people living with me: a 6-year-old, a 4-year-old, and a 1-and-a-half-year-old.

From Salon Nov. 28, 2024

“Wow! Are you going to talk to us little people when you win your next award?”

From "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt



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