minor

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While the Saudi Defense Ministry then said the attack had resulted in a limited fire and minor damage, current and former officials said it was worse, sparking a blaze that raged for half a day.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

And some minor children who inherit IRAs must take annual withdrawals from them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

It said the restaurant "received a minor refresh in 2008 but has not been updated substantially since 1998".

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

The set times are pretty consistent on most stages through both weekends, with minor tweaks — usually the early DJs or acts opening the stages change up between weekends.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The expectations for music in a minor key are a little different than for music in a major key.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones