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small

[smawl] / smɔl /




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After that, Shotwell took a job at the Aerospace Corporation, where she stayed for 10 years, and then joined Microcosm, a small space engineering company, in 1998 as the company’s director of space systems.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Times investigations found nine people who said they were paid small amounts of cash by recruiters to sue the county for sex abuse in juvenile halls.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The small class size — no more than seven students — allows for plenty of one-on-one instruction, and the patient, encouraging teaching style made the experience enjoyable even for beginners.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

While Intel may gain traction by winning some small orders from Apple, the analysts say that is more likely due to geopolitical reasons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

She shakes her head as if irritated, but there’s a small smile she tries to suppress.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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