less than

phrase

: by no means : not at all
less than honest in his replies

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Those enrolled have experienced CLBP due to degenerative disc disease (DDD) for less than five years. New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026 The crater created by SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket measured 60 feet wide and less than 10 feet deep, according to NASA’s analysis of the crater’s shadow. Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026 If the patient is dosed less than what’s on the label, drugmakers generally get less money. CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026 Mills has lagged in fundraising and has less than $70,000 in the bank, according to the latest data from the Federal Election Commission, which showed Elijah with more than $186,000 cash on hand. Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for less than

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“Less than.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/less%20than. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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