less than
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
It corresponds to coastal areas with an altitude of less than 5 meters that are less than 200 metres from the sea.
From Science Daily • May 21, 2026
In 2011 the U.S. discovered that Osama bin Laden was hiding in a fortified compound less than a mile from Pakistan’s premier military academy.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
According to Jabbem, less than 1% of Jamaica's coastline remains freely accessible to locals.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Pratt, a registered Republican and former reality TV star, is running in a heavily Democratic city where Republicans make up less than 15% of the registered voting base.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
“The ruins are less than a mile by walking. We walked farther when we found Leigh the Bard. We have to expect that it will be hidden by protective enchantments. Not to mention—a test.”
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
