small thing

Example Sentences

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It was such a small thing, but I noticed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Given that the average investor has underperformed the index for 15 consecutive years, that is not a small thing.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Momentum has rarely been Spurs' friend this year, but avoiding defeat at this stage is no small thing.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Looking forward to anything about the Games is no small thing for Shiffrin.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

“But hey, I like them. It’s a small thing, but I hope some students may realize it’s okay to be different.”

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée