lesser

Example Sentences

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Members of the trial team refused to sign paperwork allowing Kirk to plead to a lesser charge and serve probation instead of prison.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The current SEP IRA contribution limit for individuals over 50 is the lesser of 25% of compensation or $72,000, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

Three hours might seem a stretch for this subject, but with the Walden period bookended by the lesser known pre- and post-Walden years, it stays interesting all along.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

By that time it was seen as the lesser evil for the industry.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Sullivan admired both Root and Adler but believed they functioned on a lesser plane.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson