lesser

Example Sentences

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It is right to worry about people of lesser means.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

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

"I think lesser people and lesser teams probably wouldn't be able to do that, so it's tough for them. I hope to see them back in the fight next year," he said.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

But lesser failures of coherence are among the commonest flaws in writing.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker