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micro

[mahy-kroh] / ˈmaɪ kroʊ /
ADJECTIVE
very small in size, scope
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It is good news too for the wider habitat as the presence of water voles brings benefits for biodiversity as they create micro ecosystems as they interact with the river.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

“Those micro doses of movement throughout the day can counteract the effects.”

From Barron's • Jun. 27, 2026

This is especially true in the era of social media, hyper-individualization, personal branding and micro celebrity.

From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026

“You can put in micro forests,” Wacht said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

She gently pushes my head down so that I am looking at the scarf and drags the brown plastic comb with its micro teeth through my hair.

From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung




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