small thing

Example Sentences

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It’s a small thing, but it changes how I cook.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

It is no small thing to know firsthand how an increase in gas prices or mortgage rates or an uptick in unemployment affect everyday Americans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

Now we can name the mission, which is no small thing.

From Slate • Jan. 27, 2026

"If you think anything could be wrong, even a very small thing, just definitely get it checked out or push the doctors to check you out," she said.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

“Don’t you know your uncle, ey?” the man asked at the same moment she recognized him for Judah, Aunt Clarissa’s husband, whom she hadn’t seen since she was a small thing.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson