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lesser

[les-er] / ˈlɛs ər /


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“To a lesser degree, retail investors are likely following a similar path, as a record 30% of the SpaceX IPO will be reserved for retail investors,” he said.

From MarketWatch • 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

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

“The younger genies are close to being all-powerful, but are forced by their elders to learn humility through service to lesser beings, usually humans.”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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