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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

But a lesser known gauge called “trimmed mean” inflation, which filters out the most extreme price moves, was just 2.3%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 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

This is not caused by the greater or lesser virtue of the conqueror, but rather by the different characteristics of the conquered territories.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli