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Example Sentences
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England's men are going through their own identity issues following this winter's Ashes defeat, something the women's side experienced to a lesser extent after their 16-0 loss in Australia last winter.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Bloom Energy stock was up 8.3% following the deal, while Meta Platforms and CoreWeave had lesser gains.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
Her friends share the same disability, though to greater and lesser degrees.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Members of the trial team refused to sign paperwork allowing Kirk to plead to a lesser charge and serve probation instead of prison.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
The Hunter's Moon waxed round in the night sky, and put to flight all the lesser stars.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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