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lesser

[les-er] / ˈlɛs ər /


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“To a lesser degree, retail investors are likely following a similar path, as a record 30% of the SpaceX IPO will be reserved for retail investors,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

"Tariffs could still impact trade flows this year, although likely to a lesser extent than in 2025," Zwemmer added.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

But a lesser known gauge called “trimmed mean” inflation, which filters out the most extreme price moves, was just 2.3%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Even as Becerra and, to a lesser extent, Steyer rose in popularity, other Democrats saw support in the single digits in the poll, including former U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

In contrast, the Mediterranean zones of southwestern Australia and, to a lesser degree, of South Africa and western Europe offer a narrower range of altitudes, habitats, and topographies.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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