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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 his lesser narrative skills, and his tendency to minimize Spartan errors, make that theme hard to discern in his works.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

"I think lesser people and lesser teams probably wouldn't be able to do that, so it's tough for them. I hope to see them back in the fight next year," he said.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

To the south, where the sky had been perfectly clear just an hour earlier, a blanket of clouds now hid Pumori, Ama Dablam, and the other lesser peaks surrounding Everest.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer