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small-scale

[smawl-skeyl] / ˈsmɔlˈskeɪl /




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Competing rallies from critics and supporters were organised at Indiana's games, along with small-scale protests.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Investigators have linked Russia to small-scale sabotage and reconnaissance across Europe, often involving locals hired over Telegram or other social-media platforms.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

After working with a 17-foot canoe as a centerpiece for the Huntington exhibition, Saar told Curate LA that she felt compelled to return to small-scale pieces.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

"Our study provides clear, quantitative evidence that small-scale landscape features can have large ecological consequences, directly relevant to land-use planning and environmental management," said Hisano.

From Science Daily Jun. 22, 2026

It turns out that the German beer industry suffers from small-scale production.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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