minor

Example Sentences

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Israel's emergency services said a 45‑year‑old man was treated for minor injuries from glass shrapnel in the central city of Bnei Brak.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

“They arrested him and took everything we had. Our home. Our clothes,” the pastor said, adding that he was left to care for his minor siblings.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Now, they lose to relatively minor soccer nations in qualifying playoffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The male driver’s injuries were described as major, while the woman’s and toddler’s injuries were described as minor to moderate.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

I strum the E minor chord, softer than the rest of the song.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith