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petite

[puh-teet] / pəˈtit /


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From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

A petite bottle-blonde who spoke with the laid-back drawl of her native Arkansas, Pruett showed off memorabilia signed by the “Bagdad Cafe” director.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026

However, her ties to the petite property remain—a fact that the listing was quick to call attention to, describing the three-bedroom abode as “Dolly Parton’s former Idyllwild retreat—a home as iconic as the legend herself.”

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026

The event’s official app will eventually start sending notifications reminding fans to stay hydrated and to seek medical attention if needed, but the water remains $4 and the free cups remain petite.

From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026

Miss Marva Hendrix was what magazines called petite.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia


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