lesser

Example Sentences

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Atkins was convicted on dozens of lesser counts Tuesday afternoon, but jurors acquitted him of first-degree murder, according to a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"Tariffs could still impact trade flows this year, although likely to a lesser extent than in 2025," Zwemmer added.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

It is right to worry about people of lesser means.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

To a lesser extent other claimants, like the Philippines, are doing the same.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

A lesser cat might have begged for mercy, but all I showed them was my scorn!

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth