lesser
Example Sentences
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At a sanctuary in Walvis Bay, Namibia, a group of lesser flamingos gather beneath a stretch of power lines at sunset.
From BBC
He ultimately pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.
From BBC
The requirements would be most rigorous in a “high-impact” zone within six miles of a fire perimeter, with potentially lesser requirements for residences as they get further away.
From Los Angeles Times
John Rogers was convicted of a lesser charge in a case that featured spycraft, online seduction and a blackmail scam.
Prices at the pumps have been going up around the world, although to a lesser extent than seen in Asia.
From BBC
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