lesser

Example Sentences

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Whereas the federal incentive may have been enough to spark interest in a range of buyers, Moody said the lesser amount will probably appeal mainly to people who already have their eye on an EV.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026

Since then, they’ve registered a pair of draws and then 10 consecutive defeats, falling to superpowers like Germany and lesser teams such as Slovenia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Shanmugam had called for an inquiry into the Auroville Foundation's exchange of high‑value land for plots of lesser value in remote areas.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Although he pleaded guilty to some lesser offences, he denied the most serious charges against him and his lawyers said he would appeal the sentence.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

She charmed the temporary people with stories of Greenbriar, Stanford, and, to a lesser extent, Chicago.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart