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A minor

American  
[ay mahy-ner] / ˈeɪ ˈmaɪ nər /

noun

  1. Music. the key that has A as the tonic or first note of its scale and is represented by a key signature having no sharps or flats.


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Debris from an intercepted drone resulted in a "minor fire" on the outer facade of the five-star Burj Al Arab hotel, authorities have said.

From BBC

Authorities also confirmed debris from an intercepted drone had caused a "minor fire" on the outer facade of the five-star Burj Al Arab hotel.

From BBC

"Authorities confirm that a drone was intercepted and debris caused a minor fire on the Burj Al Arab's outer facade," the Dubai Media Office wrote on X.

From Barron's

"I am an individual with many faults and shortcomings and truly a minor seminarian," he admitted in his first speech in office.

From BBC

“I am an individual with many faults and shortcomings and truly a minor seminarian.”

From Los Angeles Times