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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Certain chronic viral diseases, such as HIV, hepatitis C, and hepatitis B, can cause persistent, low-level inflammation that progressively damages the kidneys.
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Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024
But evidence from across the country shows that officers are prioritizing low-level traffic violations that have nothing to do with traffic safety.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2024
In the 2021 settlement, Boeing blamed the deception on two low-level employees, one of whom was later acquitted after a trial in federal court.
—Beth Greenfield, Fortune, 2 July 2024
His citation docket initiative seeks to address those low-level offenses with citations and an offer to complete community service in exchange for dismissing the case.
—Darcy Costello, Baltimore Sun, 1 July 2024
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Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024
But evidence from across the country shows that officers are prioritizing low-level traffic violations that have nothing to do with traffic safety.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2024
In the 2021 settlement, Boeing blamed the deception on two low-level employees, one of whom was later acquitted after a trial in federal court.
—Beth Greenfield, Fortune, 2 July 2024
His citation docket initiative seeks to address those low-level offenses with citations and an offer to complete community service in exchange for dismissing the case.
—Darcy Costello, Baltimore Sun, 1 July 2024
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“Low-level.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low-level. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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