lesser

Example Sentences

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She feels deciding between the final two options in Sunday's vote is like choosing the "lesser evil".

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

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

Sullivan admired both Root and Adler but believed they functioned on a lesser plane.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson