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minor

[mahy-ner] / ˈmaɪ nər /




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I was an outfielder in the Braves Minor League system until I was brought up to the majors on Sept. 7, 1968.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Minor distractions notwithstanding, this hypnotically absorbing drama is acted with enormous skill.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Minor damage was caused to the building and no-one was injured.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Gulf states will likely conclude that their de-escalation approach to Iran has failed, said Allison Minor, a Middle East expert at the Atlantic Council.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

Grayson returned at noon, bearing zeps and sodas, and was not allowed to leave until he told Maniac one story about the Minor Leagues.

From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli




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