minor

Example Sentences

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His 10th place there was seemingly excused as a minor infection was identified afterwards.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Five years in the minor leagues after having attended college meant Lopes was 27 when he made his major league debut that September.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Trekkers were also pressured into airlifts even for minor illnesses, according to the chargesheet.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

A recent survey of 750 U.S. chief financial officers found essentially no negative employment effect from AI last year, with most believing the technology will prompt only minor reductions in overall staffing this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

There is one minor problem with our game.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith