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minor

[mahy-ner] / ˈmaɪ nər /




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Despite being classed as a minor road, Turner Road is home to Colchester's hospital and a primary care centre.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

But on his way to the race, a minor road accident leaves Lightning stranded in Radiator Springs, a tiny town off Route 66 that’s seen better days.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

It seemed like a minor victory for our civic fabric that Gerber could disagree with the president so fundamentally yet find common ground over footwear.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

If done properly this would be only a minor delay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

He was a minor nobleman, in fact—a marquis.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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