dinky
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But in this reversal of fortune, he is the largest opponent, taking it upon himself to defend a dinky innocent from a herd of hunters dwarfed by his size but much larger than the cricket.
From Salon • Feb. 1, 2026
However, Mazda’s Stateside marketers seem aware their biggest SUV still looks kind of dinky.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025
There will be dozens of other dinky parochial interests from individual members to tend to as well, but that’s standard.
From Slate • May 17, 2025
Some people are going to want Jimmy to hurry up and become Saul Goodman and why is this dinky, blond ponytail in our way?
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2022
Mother’s been on the dinky Ridgeland County Historic Home Council forever, but refers to Jackson’s home tour as “high cotton” compared to theirs.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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