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petite

[puh-teet] / pəˈtit /


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From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

The “Charlie’s Angels” star proceeded to pose next to the petite kitchen, which comes complete with a stove and sink.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 2026

The event’s official app will eventually start sending notifications reminding fans to stay hydrated and to seek medical attention if needed, but the water remains $4 and the free cups remain petite.

From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026

The company has struggled with sluggish sales after years of missteps, including scaling back its petite and fine jewelry departments and popular private brands.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026

Peter had reached a level of success I could only dream about at the time, but I still felt an instant kinship with this bald-headed, brown-skinned, petite, wiry fencing elder.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad


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