petite

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The privacy policy it puts forth does have the benefit of transparency, but ultimately, it’s just a list of what Avast collects, with only a petite section that lists what it doesn’t collect.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Mireya, a petite and reserved woman, approached Franco’s driveway, her ear-flap beanie pulled snugly over her head, 12-year-old son following quietly.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2025

Kohl’s is trying to undo missteps that included scaling back petite sizes, fine jewelry and private brands in its stores.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

She said: "She was just so petite, very tiny and she'd just sit in a little chair."

From BBC • Aug. 3, 2025

She was a natural dancer—her petite frame and her long, graceful limbs made her movements seem as if they melted into the music.

From "Forged by Fire" by Sharon M. Draper