on a small scale
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These computers are already in use on a small scale, by financial institutions and other companies preparing for how they will one day use the more powerful versions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
"Their networks from overseas have ordered them to carry out activities on a small scale, which is different from before," Chhay Sinarith told AFP.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
Working with Japanese American woodworker Toshi Kawabata of Barrban Woodworks, Lizabeth Altounian realized her dream of living in a Kyoto-style dwelling, on a small scale.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025
Fracking for shale gas in the UK has only previously taken place on a small scale, due to the many public and legal challenges.
From BBC • Oct. 1, 2025
He was road and muscular on a small scale and had a magnificently curled silver mustache on his crinkled face.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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