minor
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"Russian air defences prevented any damage. The condition of the three injured is assessed as minor and they have been discharged," he said.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
But on his way to the race, a minor road accident leaves Lightning stranded in Radiator Springs, a tiny town off Route 66 that’s seen better days.
From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026
It seemed like a minor victory for our civic fabric that Gerber could disagree with the president so fundamentally yet find common ground over footwear.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
Mrs. Biden mentions that episode as if it were a minor slip-up.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
For example, a bordun in C will include the two pitches C and G; in F, the F and C; in G the G and D; in d minor the d and a, etc.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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