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The phrase "a bit less potent" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when comparing the strength or effectiveness of something, indicating a slight reduction in potency.
Example: "The new formula is a bit less potent than the original, but it still delivers good results."
Alternatives: "somewhat weaker" or "slightly less effective".
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Mr. Hall mainly faced the second game, whose numbers were a bit less formidable but still potent: a 7.7 rating.
Although these sulfamoylated nonsteroidal inhibitors appear a bit less active than their steroidal analogues, they are however more potent than known inhibitors estrone-3-O-sulfamate and p- O-sulfamoyl -N-tetradecanoyl tyramine.
"Quite a bit less, a lot better".
Television censorship is a bit less strict.
A bit less ruminating than Jake did.
"Probably a bit less.
Mr. Negroponte seemed a bit less sanguine.
"Five months, maybe a bit less".
America has grown a bit less tame.
Maybe she is a bit less qualified.
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