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minor

[mahy-ner] / ˈmaɪ nər /




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In Changzhi, local authorities last year fined the Liushenyu coal mine, the site of Friday’s deadly explosion, citing two minor safety problems, government records show.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

In 2025, Waymo recalled more than 1,200 vehicles due to a software defect resulting in minor crashes against obstacles in the road.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Paz's government accuses Morales, who attempted a comeback last year despite being wanted on charges of trafficking a minor, of fomenting the current unrest.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

I am not asking you to become a full-time coupon strategist with a three-ring binder and a minor reality television aura.

From Salon • May 22, 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




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