low-level
adjective
low-lev·el
ˈlō-ˈle-vəl 
1
: occurring, done, or placed at a low level
2
: being of low importance or rank
3
: being or relating to nuclear waste containing low concentrations of radioactive components
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Snitker began his career with the organization as an unsigned free-agent catcher and played in four minor-league seasons before shifting careers to take a low-level minor-league managerial role at the suggestion of franchise icon Hank Aaron, who was then farm director.
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David O'Brien, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Todd was previously a judge in the Davidson County General Sessions Court, which handles low-level cases and preliminary hearings in felony cases.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
Treatments your dermatologist can provide, like low-level lasers that support the hair follicles can help, Mitchell says.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025
Her office pushes for harsher charges or time in jail for even low-level offenders.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
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David O'Brien, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Todd was previously a judge in the Davidson County General Sessions Court, which handles low-level cases and preliminary hearings in felony cases.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Oct. 2025
Treatments your dermatologist can provide, like low-level lasers that support the hair follicles can help, Mitchell says.
—Korin Miller, Flow Space, 1 Oct. 2025
Her office pushes for harsher charges or time in jail for even low-level offenders.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Low-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-level. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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