- comparative of little.
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Example Sentences
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Software stocks more broadly advanced on hopes a slower AI would lead to less disruption.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
An outright dovish Fed outcome of a surprise hold or guidance indicating much less than the roughly three increases priced in may be needed for further near-term underperformance of the dollar, the economists add.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Koja, 42, accepts a central government plan to keep the US Marine Corps' Futenma air base on Okinawa's main island, but move it to a less populated location.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
The various protocols around its operation mean a safety-car period usually goes on for several laps, while in this case the VSC was in operation for less than a single lap.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
“To be unallowed to even whisper to one another, much less talk or laugh. To lose your position if you go on a date with a boy.”
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
