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minor

[mahy-ner] / ˈmaɪ nər /




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A zero-percent target would leave little room for error, as even a minor shock could result in deflation, or falling prices, arguably as bad an outcome, or worse, than inflation.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 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

The donations have included 10 bridesmaid dresses with minor faults from a wedding shop in Leicester.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

But music that is in D minor will have a different quality, because the notes in the minor scale follow a different pattern and so have different relationships with each other.

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




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