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Example Sentences

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Then it’s less of a surprise and almost looks like it flows logically from when the court did it in a lesser way.

From Slate • Jun. 1, 2026

All of this contributes to churn, which has made streaming companies a lesser cash cow than the cable setup of old.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was originally charged with murder, but pled guilty to the lesser charge of culpable homicide.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Even as Becerra and, to a lesser extent, Steyer rose in popularity, other Democrats saw support in the single digits in the poll, including former U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

If ‘yes,’ my captain will sail him here to you, and I will have to content myself somehow with a lesser bride.”

From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman