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Example Sentences

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“The ramp of Nvidia’s Rubin GPU has been delayed due to issues related to the qualification of HBM4 at SK Hynix and to a lesser extent Micron,” Vinh wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

The current SEP IRA contribution limit for individuals over 50 is the lesser of 25% of compensation or $72,000, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

“It seems for Jews that there is a calculus of the lesser of evils,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

"It has become so apparent in the Premier League, not just used by so-called lesser teams," said Robinson.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

The tallest being Rachel, at five feet six inches and the full benefit of Miss America posture; the shortest being myself, two inches lesser than my twin on account of crookedness.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver