minor

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While these are in many respects traditional songs, this is music that hits you on a subliminal level, where a series of major traumas and minor victories fuse into a bleak worldview streaked with hope.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Dayana suffered injuries to both of her legs when the earthquake hit, while Juan fortunately only sustained minor injuries.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

“One of the children’s fathers, who sustained minor burn injuries, was transported by ground ambulance to the same burn center, where he was reunited with his family,” officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

So people can rightly celebrate voters’ minor victory in Watson.

From Slate • Jun. 29, 2026

Music that is in a minor key is sometimes described as sounding more solemn, sad, mysterious, or ominous than music that is in a major key.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones