minor
Example Sentences
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Israel's emergency services said a 45‑year‑old man was treated for minor injuries from glass shrapnel in the central city of Bnei Brak.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
And some minor children who inherit IRAs must take annual withdrawals from them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The set times are pretty consistent on most stages through both weekends, with minor tweaks — usually the early DJs or acts opening the stages change up between weekends.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
The male driver’s injuries were described as major, while the woman’s and toddler’s injuries were described as minor to moderate.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
The fact that I noticed any of this at that moment was a minor miracle because I was still fuming over Elliot’s rude dismissal.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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