runt

Example Sentences

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But Dek is the approximate size of a large human, a veritable runt in a race of beings that are typically between 7 and 8 feet tall.

From Salon

He’s the runt of the litter, and the comedy relief.

From Los Angeles Times

“Although I would not necessarily say I was the runt of the litter, I would say that I did at times feel out of place growing up,” Connor says.

From Los Angeles Times

However, when the researchers knocked down runt, it halted both regeneration and the algal responses.

From Science Daily

As she inched toward teenage-hood, and Miss Pam was still a runt, she remembers running into whatever house they had in Dallas — before the big moves really started — right before the clock hit 6.

From Los Angeles Times