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less

[les] / lɛs /




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Unfortunately, the more you hold of your biggest winners, the less likely you are to be able to benefit fully from the tax advantages of a 351 exchange.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

On average, owners spend about $1,200 a month on housing, hundreds of dollars less than apartment renters and traditional homeowners, according to U.S.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

One reason: As Fred Brock of the New York Times pointed out a generation ago in his best-selling book, most of us can retire on much less than we think.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

“We expect less wine production this season because of lower rainfall, and the harvest will start one week earlier than planned,” Naegler said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

There was a smattering of encouragement for Torak, although he guessed it was less genuine support than pleased surprise that he was lasting longer than expected.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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