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Example Sentences

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It is right to worry about people of lesser means.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Then it’s less of a surprise and almost looks like it flows logically from when the court did it in a lesser way.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

All of this contributes to churn, which has made streaming companies a lesser cash cow than the cable setup of old.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was originally charged with murder, but pled guilty to the lesser charge of culpable homicide.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

“It’s really great. You should watch it sometime. If you can bring yourself to watch a movie about a lesser sport.”

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed