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Example Sentences

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The most likely targets include Wisconsin and Minnesota, and then to a lesser extent, Pennsylvania.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

“That greater power exists, why doesn’t the lesser power,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Brokers and agents get paid commissions for each new Medicare Advantage subscriber they sign up, and a lesser amount for renewals.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

“Rumanes was, simply put, promised one job and forced to accept another. And then he was cut loose for insisting on doing that lesser job with integrity and honesty,” according to the lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 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