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Example Sentences

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England's men are going through their own identity issues following this winter's Ashes defeat, something the women's side experienced to a lesser extent after their 16-0 loss in Australia last winter.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Bloom Energy stock was up 8.3% following the deal, while Meta Platforms and CoreWeave had lesser gains.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Members of the trial team refused to sign paperwork allowing Kirk to plead to a lesser charge and serve probation instead of prison.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The current SEP IRA contribution limit for individuals over 50 is the lesser of 25% of compensation or $72,000, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

During his entire career as a naturalist, only one animal had ever unexpectedly attacked Cherrie: a tamandua, or lesser anteater.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple