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Example Sentences

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Yale College Dean Pericles Lewis told the student newspaper that he didn’t want an A at Yale to be seen as lesser than those of its competitors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Lower land costs and an expectation of a lesser or in fact no need for Buckinghamshire-style tunnels and verges would mean a much lower cost per mile of track.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Whatever the case, the fact that he continues to struggle to break through while many far lesser talents succeed says something about both the industry and our culture at large.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

The pro business carries higher operating profit margins, driven by higher price points and a lesser need for employee costs to serve the contractors who know what they’re looking for.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

“Oh, Lord,” groaned the lesser half, “those frying pavements!”

From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov