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Which phrase would correctly substitute ‘doll-like figures’, in the given sentence from the extract ?
Dwarfing the tiny tea plants were tall sturdy shade-trees and amidst the orderly rows of bushes busily moved doll-like figures.

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The phrase “doll-like figures” in the sentence can be replaced with “tiny figures” or “small people” to convey the image of the people working amongst the tea bushes in a miniature, almost delicate manner.

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