A minor
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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A minor injury, a serious infection, or even the flu can send the body down very different paths.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
A minor infelicity is the distractingly busy set by David Gallo.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
A minor speeding offence usually results in three penalty points.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
A minor earthquake Monday near Disneyland forced the closure of dozens of rides and left visitors with little to do while employees conducted mandatory safety protocols before reopening the attractions.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 5, 2023
A minor groundswell sounded behind the shower curtain, as though a rather delinquent porpoise were suddenly at play.
From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger
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