lesser

Example Sentences

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The district court judge had no discretion to impose a lesser sentence, though he maintained misgivings about the prosecution’s evidence.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

All of this contributes to churn, which has made streaming companies a lesser cash cow than the cable setup of old.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 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

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

The Xi remained here in Taninli, but the lesser fay retreated to their own hollows and mountains and forests.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo