lesser

Example Sentences

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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

Since then, the Bruins haven’t achieved that kind of dominance even against lesser opponents.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

At a sanctuary in Walvis Bay, Namibia, a group of lesser flamingos gather beneath a stretch of power lines at sunset.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

“Oh, Lord,” groaned the lesser half, “those frying pavements!”

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov