minor

Example Sentences

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Two people were critically injured while 11 others sustained minor injuries, French media reports.

From BBC • 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

One helicopter was hit and the crew sustained minor injuries but "are going to be fine."

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

It may seem minor at first, but even small disturbances can build up over time and interfere with the entire sequence.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

The pentatonic scale may be major or minor.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin