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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 shopfront and no injuries were reported.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

"Minor improvements in security were made over the past three years," Zreeg told AFP, but Libyans are still faced with huge economic challenges.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

I start in on one of my favorite pieces: Adagio in G Minor by Albinoni.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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