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as in bit
a very small amount
there's more than just a tad of hyperbole in the critics' praise for the promising young pianist
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as in boy
a male person who has not yet reached adulthood
grandfather never tires of telling us about the days when he was just a tad
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Recent Examples of tad
But off the court, the journey has been a tad more tricky.
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Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Since the first matchup, won by the Lions at rainy Lambeau after jumping out to a 24-3 lead, the Packers have been hitting their stride behind a healthier Jordan Love and the Lions just a tad less impressive.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
Carrie Ann found their routine to be a tad underwhelming and said their energy dipped in the middle.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Wall Street’s celebration of President-elect Donald Trump’s Treasury pick may be a tad premature.
—Ron Insana, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
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Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Since the first matchup, won by the Lions at rainy Lambeau after jumping out to a 24-3 lead, the Packers have been hitting their stride behind a healthier Jordan Love and the Lions just a tad less impressive.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
Carrie Ann found their routine to be a tad underwhelming and said their energy dipped in the middle.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
Wall Street’s celebration of President-elect Donald Trump’s Treasury pick may be a tad premature.
—Ron Insana, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2024
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As on Android, the bulk of the app data is deleted to free up space, with key bits of information kept on your phone.David Nield, WIRED, 14 Dec. 2024
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This understandable bit of gamesmanship has unintended consequences.Nate Jones, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
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But what if your littles have five years between them, like ours—or if your family included an even broader age range?Tanveer Badal, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Dec. 2024
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Some sea creatures manifest that may frighten the littles.Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 26 Nov. 2024
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This will only tide your kids over for a few short bursts.Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
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While experts continue to debate which therapies are most effective and appropriate for these kids, ABA is one of the most widely recommended.Annie Waldman, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
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Display the gingerbread trees on a large wooden board or cake stand, then finish off with a sprinkling of powdered sugar for a magical finishing touch.Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024
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With beautiful sites like Saint Peter’s Square covered with a sprinkling of snow, Venice's canals lined with fewer crowds, or the picturesque, ski-ready Dolomites, Italy can be an amazing winter destination — and this American living in the Bel Paese is here to tell you exactly how to dress for it.Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
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Raised to hunt big game by his abusive Russian gangster dad Nikolai (Russell Crowe), Sergei was attacked by a lion as a teenager and the witchy potion that saved his life also gave him primal animal powers.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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The Brighter Days Community Initiative, announced in June by the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida, is the first in the area to focus solely on teenagers and young adults ages 16 to 24.Michael Cuglietta, Orlando Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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This buttery dough yields a final texture somewhere between a shortbread and a sugar cookie, and a splash of almond extract is the secret to its robust depth of flavor.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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Or even take it off the heat as per written and then possibly just doctor it up with a splash more cream or something.Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 5 Dec. 2024
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Iraola’s lads are a competent side at the back too, and have the fifth-best defence in the league based on their xG against (18.0).Abdul Rehman, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Say, could that lad be James Alexander Malcolm Mackenzie Fraser?Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 29 Nov. 2024
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But the findings offer a glimmer of hope amid growing concerns about the impacts of climate change on the Antarctic.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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Post-Thanksgiving, annual revenue is off by only 6.3 percent at $7.78 billion, providing a glimmer of hope that ticket sales for 2024 could come in at $8.5 billion to $8.6 billion, and possibly more more.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Tad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tad. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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