make small

Example Sentences

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The state’s trial attorneys countered that the fee cap would make small or difficult cases a money-losing endeavor and block scores of accident victims from the courts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

“Just like clothes, our equipment is back in style,” Arrington said, adding that he’s just trying to use his “God-given sense to see and make small changes to do a little bit better.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Ackman and his team also may make small “macro” investments with the potential for large payoffs like he successfully did on corporate credit in 2020 and interest rates in 2022.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

When Haidar talks to his patients about ultraprocessed foods, he encourages them to make small changes like eliminating sugary drinks and adding more fruits and vegetables.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Dad and Mae continue to make small talk while Malia and I sit on the floor next to Ziggy.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks