petite
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, a petite blond woman speeds off in a red sports car.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
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
The conductor is petite with large, expressive eyes and a Cheshire cat’s smile.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
She said: "She was just so petite, very tiny and she'd just sit in a little chair."
From BBC • Aug. 3, 2025
In high school, my petite frame and height didn't seem to matter quite as much.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
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