minor piece
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of minor piece
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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Rxg6+, and Black resigned as the rook and minor piece are no match for the White queen in lines such as 22…Nxg6 23.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 5, 2023
The story—which is a minor piece of the book, taking up just four of its 566 pages—concerns Holbrooke’s role in creating the Refugee Act of 1980.
From Slate ● May 9, 2019
As Burnley made a minor piece of history, Sam Allardyce was offered ample indications Everton’s supporters would like to see him consigned to their past.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 3, 2018
"It's a minor piece," Carson said of the 38-page chapter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2014
It was a minor piece of luck, but I was glad for whatever I could get at this point.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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