smallest

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And with 19 seconds left, the 6-foot-2 Brunson—the smallest player in the court—shimmied to the rim and tossed a sharp-angled shot off that kissed the glass to tie the game and force overtime.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

The public broadcasters of five countries - Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland and Slovenia - are boycotting this year's event, making it the smallest since 2003.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The U.S. cattle herd has fallen to its smallest size since the 1950s as years of drought and high input costs pushed ranchers to cut back.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

Some of the smallest fragments, known as cryptotephra, travel the farthest distances.

From Science Daily • May 11, 2026

“I'm Anh, and I'm from Hanoi,” the smallest girl piped up, her black hair cupping her cheeks like a mushroom.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton