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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a smaller of" is not correct and usable in written English.
It seems to be an incomplete expression and lacks clarity in meaning.
Example: "This is a smaller of the two options available."
Alternatives: "a lesser of" or "a reduced version of".
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XAFS analysis indicated that the poly-FePc/MWCNTs composites had a square planar structure and a smaller of phthalocyanine ring (Fe-N4 structure) skeleton structure radius when a larger conjugated structure or introduced halogen atoms was present.
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Make a smaller version of the ears.
With a small "l" of course.
And a small glass of skim milk.
A small portion of mushroom risotto.
That's a small handful of pills.
"There was a small pool of blood".
With perhaps a small amount of prodding.
There was a small explosion of laughter.
Soccer was a small part of that.
"It's a small area of cultivation".
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