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The researchers characterized the use of AI as “shallow”—in most occupations, workers are only using AI for a relatively small slice of the tasks they do.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
“The fact that people even still find interest in coming to see us — whether it’s a big venue or a small show in Orange — is awesome,” Wyatt adds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Sean Clough, from Hull Butterfly City, said small skipper butterflies had been breeding in the meadow, which he described as "rare for a city".
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Outside, there is a small poolhouse that provide another place for storage—or an area that could be transformed into an office or workout room.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
A short dirt path took me to a small field, and there it was: Sandy June’s Legendary Frybread Drive-In.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Prologis—the world’s largest owner of industrial real estate—has made a 9.5% increase over its initial proposal to take over its smaller U.K. rival, ruling out further rises.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
But, with limited preparation time a significant factor, the Games' return to Glasgow a much smaller event.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
The movement has spread beyond the capital, with smaller demonstrations springing up Wednesday in major cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru and Patna.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
The analysts said that the veterinarians they surveyed filled 11% of prescriptions through Chewy, with companies like PetMed and Vetsource accounting for a smaller share.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
She ducked inside for the smaller spade with the broken handle, calling over her shoulder, “It’s all right, Patcheen. Go back to sleep.”
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
Like everywhere, the world's smallest island nation has been gripped by football fever for the past six weeks.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Fires eased off across the country as well, with burned areas nationwide at their smallest since 2018.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
People who consumed the largest total amounts showed a more rapid decline in cognitive abilities than those who consumed the smallest amounts.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026
Alvin, Simon and Theodore are making a comeback, with the world’s smallest boy band being revived for a new generation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
The smallest ogre now appeared to be begging the long-furred ogre for some kind of mercy.
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
