minor

Example Sentences

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Now, they lose to relatively minor soccer nations in qualifying playoffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

For now, the words "minor issue" are enough to send shudders through England and their followers.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

A 0% target leaves little room for error since even a minor shock could result in deflation, or falling prices—which is arguably more problematic than inflation.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The Riverside Fire Department responded to the scene and took multiple people to the hospital, including one minor to a trauma center, according to KCBS.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

As Adams remembered it, Jefferson had played a decidedly minor role in the Continental Congress.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis