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Example Sentences

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Prices also rose for food, beverages, industrial supplies and, to a lesser extent, consumer goods.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Trichomonosis infects mainly greenfinches and chaffinches, and other species to a lesser extent.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Qatar and Oman were targeted to a lesser extent.

From Barron's • Apr. 11, 2026

Her friends share the same disability, though to greater and lesser degrees.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

We saw representative assemblies modeled, to a greater or lesser extent, on those of the ancient world.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith