How to Use lesser in a Sentence

lesser

1 of 2 adjective
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  • She agreed to plead guilty to a lesser charge.
  • A lesser man than he might have simply given up.
  • The winner will receive $100; lesser amounts will be given to three runners-up.
  • Jones, though lesser known, has been on northern Utah ballots in the past.
    — Jacob Scholl, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Oct. 2022
  • Pink diamonds are rare and pricey so a lesser gem might have to do.
    — Leanne Italie, Chicago Tribune, 19 Nov. 2022
  • The grand jury issued the indictment on the lesser charge last month.
    — Ashley Remkus | [email protected], al, 23 Aug. 2022
  • Of the nine, six were convicted on lesser assault charges and three were freed.
    — Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE.com, 3 Mar. 2022
  • The jury did find Rasmus guilty of a lesser charge of harassment.
    — Ben Thomas | [email protected], al, 4 Feb. 2022
  • Fans can look for their favorite and lesser-known members of the Marvel universe, like Echo and The Watcher.
    — oregonlive, 7 Oct. 2022
  • The luxury brand is known for its clean cuts and chic silhouettes and has a few pieces up for grabs at a lesser price!
    — Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 23 Nov. 2022
  • Albinson suggested that the decision to offer the plea deal for the lesser charges wasn't her idea.
    — Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2022
  • Jensen said in his closing argument that Benton should be found guilty by the jury, but on the lesser charges.
    — Drew Dawson, Journal Sentinel, 9 June 2022
  • Compile a list of lyrics (can be obvious or lesser-known) from Christmas songs and see how many each team can guess in one minute.
    — Chloe Gorman, Country Living, 30 Nov. 2022
  • The entire performance hinged on the Weeknd and, to a lesser extent, those dancers (22 in all), who rarely called attention to themselves.
    — Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 31 Aug. 2022
  • Allen, also was convicted of lesser charges, but was ordered back to prison with a parole date in 2023.
    — Mark Gillispie, ajc, 26 Feb. 2022
  • The stories of the artists who influenced Presley are lesser-known, but their voices shaped him and future rock 'n' roll artists.
    — Naledi Ushe, USA TODAY, 30 June 2022
  • The other major but lesser-known function of fat is to provide water.
    — The Conversation, oregonlive, 22 Aug. 2022
  • Jarrett sought a sentence of two years and nine months for Dawe, while defense lawyer Kevin M. Sali argued for the lesser sentence that the judge imposed.
    — oregonlive, 11 Apr. 2022
  • The 100% polyester is buttery soft with a feel that’s more natural than most lesser synthetics.
    — Mike Richard, Men's Health, 19 Nov. 2022
  • Prosecutors removed the death penalty from their cases and allowed the three to plead guilty to lesser charges.
    — Cory Shaffer, cleveland, 8 Sep. 2022
  • The prequel trilogy, and to a lesser extent the sequels, makes the argument that this is in fact a terrible idea.
    — Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 2 Feb. 2022
  • Malone was indicted in that case for murder but convicted of the lesser charge in 2006.
    — Carol Robinson | [email protected], al, 7 Apr. 2022
  • Gedeon, a much lesser baseball light, was drafted along with thousands of others to no acclaim.
    — Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 29 May 2022
  • In that earlier trial, three other members of the Oath Keepers were found guilty of lesser charges.
    — Jan Wolfe and C. Ryan Barber, WSJ, 23 Jan. 2023
  • She was convicted earlier on five lesser charges and sentenced to six years in prison.
    — New York Times, 27 Apr. 2022
  • She was later found guilty of a lesser offense in connection with the same incident.
    — Anchorage Daily News, 22 Nov. 2022
  • Steven Lopez was arrested along with five other Black and Latino teenagers in the 1989 rape but reached a deal with prosecutors to plead guilty to a lesser charge.
    — Laura Blasey, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2022
  • This grape might seem lesser known; it often is used in Brandy and balsamic vinegar, Wine Folly says.
    — Marc Bona, cleveland, 13 Mar. 2022
  • As for the high school front, Auburn has work to do between now and the early signing period, and to a lesser extent the February signing period.
    — Tom Green | [email protected], al, 30 Nov. 2022
  • There is a lot of helpful data about the economic and cultural realities of cities all over America — and to a lesser extent, other parts of the world.
    — Christina Tucker, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Nov. 2022
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lesser

2 of 2 adverb
  • A less likely and lesser-known face got caught in the crowd, too.
    — Emily Jane Fox, The Hive, 22 Jan. 2017
  • Pink is one of the lesser worn colors among fans at the shows, but still a very popping look.
    — Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 10 Aug. 2023
  • These are some of Ansel Adams’ smaller and lesser-known pieces correct?
    — Sheryl Devore, chicagotribune.com, 20 Dec. 2021
  • Cluster headaches are the lesser-known of the two, and cause sufferers intense pain in or around one eye on one side of their head.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Well, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Plasma is the fourth (and lesser-known) state of matter alongside solids, liquids, and gasses.
    — Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 9 Mar. 2022
  • The lesser-known, in turn, starts to unravel, as Williams begins to steamroll.
    — Jason Gay, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2020
  • Music venues of all sizes in Louisville attract both big-time and lesser-known musicians.
    — Kala Kachmar, The Courier-Journal, 23 Dec. 2022
  • The book ably narrates this episode and adds a few hitherto unknown or lesser-known details.
    — Barton Swaim, WSJ, 14 Nov. 2022
  • The lesser-known of the two Buckeye cornerbacks isn’t just a consolation prize.
    — Cameron Wolfe, The Denver Post, 31 Mar. 2017
  • The Beauty Box's contents are a surprise, but Macy's tends to pack in both luxury and lesser-known brands.
    — Raena Loper and Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 12 Oct. 2022
  • Sprinkled throughout the wacky Foamation work area are lesser-known items of polyurethane foam that Bruno has designed.
    — Mary Bergin, chicagotribune.com, 2 Dec. 2019
  • The second, in Rocky Mountain National Park, is lesser known.
    — Marc Peruzzi, Outside Online, 15 May 2018
  • Wars are increasingly asymmetric—the lesser-armed side can put up a strong fight.
    — Andy Kessler, WSJ, 27 Mar. 2022
  • Crime isn't just born out of a need for money, but from a desire for power and respect in a world that offers nothing to people deemed lesser.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2020
  • Although lesser-known than the chocolate brownie, blondies are similar to their siblings in texture and just as tasty.
    — Esra Gurkan, CNN, 5 Mar. 2023
  • The senator is among more than a dozen lesser-known candidates struggling to break through in the crowded Democratic field.
    — Tina Daunt, latimes.com, 3 July 2019
  • And against a light box and some lesser experienced defensive backs, the Bulldogs' ground game feasted.
    — Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 9 Oct. 2022
  • And all pros agree that resetting them with water is the simple—and lesser-known—secret to keeping your curl pattern robust.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 June 2021
  • Read on to learn more about this important but lesser-known indicator of your overall health.
    — Dr. Michael Daignault, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2023
  • But an equally important part of his mandate is lesser known: his duty to write a report on his findings.
    — Jeffrey Toobin, The New Yorker, 19 May 2017
  • With multiple entrances, enter through Tuolumne County for scenic and lesser-traveled areas of the park.
    — James Barrett, Popular Mechanics, 23 Mar. 2023
  • Somewhat lesser known is the hippogriff, a part-equine, part-avian predator capable of galloping on the ground like a horse and then launching into the air to fly like an eagle.
    — Michael B. Habib, Scientific American, 17 Mar. 2021
  • But will Londoner's interest wane as lesser-known teams fly over?
    — Motez Bishara, CNN, 1 July 2019
  • This lesser known section of Amazon is home to some of the e-retailers wildest deals, with 70% off and more across every product category.
    — John Thompson, Men's Health, 3 June 2023
  • But for lesser-known candidates, fringe media can be a powerful boost.
    — Makena Kelly, The Verge, 20 Aug. 2019
  • One of the lesser-known could flip the script on Washington’s fixation with shuttering coal production.
    — Eric Tegler, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2021
  • Le Marche is often dubbed a cheaper and lesser-known alternative to Tuscany.
    — Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 15 July 2022
  • Hager has focused on new and lesser-known authors who don’t always get marketing support.
    — Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2022
  • Uhura) as well as lesser known but fascinating figures such as Omega Man, who travels back in time to fight crime and correct social ills.
    — Mary Carole McCauley, baltimoresun.com, 22 Aug. 2019
  • In a world where capturing the perfect photo to post is a requirement during any vacation, stand out from the crowd by swapping an iconic landmark for one lesser known.
    — Kellie Benz, Redbook, 17 Aug. 2023

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