less than

phrase

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

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In its first knockout match in Atlanta, Congo took a 1-0 lead less than 10 minutes in and held that advantage until Kane scored in the 75th minute and again in the 86th to push England into the next round. Amna Subhan, AJC.com, 14 July 2026 Additionally, these saws weigh less than other types of circular saws and can operate at higher speeds for smoother cuts. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026 Offer APRs assume automatic payment enrollment and DTI less than 15% discounts. John Csiszar, CNBC, 14 July 2026 The semifinalists represented less than 1% of the nation’s seniors. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 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 15 Jul. 2026.

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