minus

Example Sentences

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"The minus 350 kilowatts super-clip is a no-brainer, and that already in itself is going to avoid a lot of lift and coast," Russell said.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The survey’s headline index rose to 11, from a slightly negative minus 0.2 in March.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

With her sharp features, geometric haircut and form-fitting black ensembles, she’s a Bond villain minus the martial arts skills — icy but with a flicker of feeling, which makes her interesting.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Orders minus transportation rose a healthy 0.8% in February and increased for the 11th straight month.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

I’m wearing my birthday gift from Celia—a new purple flowered shirt that’s identical to the one I stained the morning of the math exam, minus the smoothie spot.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison