- comparative of little.
lesser
Example Sentences
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“It doesn’t feel good in the moment, but this was the lesser of all evils,” Appel said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026
“I’m better for having known him and the world is lesser for his leaving.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
Companies have long spent more to protect their most valuable assets while finding cheaper solutions for lesser priorities, de Moor said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
There have been other examples where AI agents have arguably shown deceptive and manipulative traits, in cases with lesser consequences.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
The south bank of the Thames was like a poor reflection of the north bank, a sort of lesser London.
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
