lesser

Example Sentences

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It could have come to life as a lesser kind of Ferrari, a diminished derivative of one of the company’s mainline GT cars, with a turbocharged V8 under the hood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

Prices also rose for food, beverages, industrial supplies and, to a lesser extent, consumer goods.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

A lesser preparation this time around tempers enthusiasm, as does the record of horses that have failed to complete on previous attempts in this race.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Her friends share the same disability, though to greater and lesser degrees.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

“Allow me to say just one more thing to those of you receiving lesser badges today,” Chief Crowe continues.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston