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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a case of less" is not standard in written English and may cause confusion.
It could be used in contexts discussing a situation where there is a reduction or decrease in something, but it is not commonly recognized.
Example: "In this project, we are facing a case of less funding than anticipated, which will affect our timeline."
Alternatives: "a situation of reduced" or "an instance of decreased".
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Truly a case of less is more.
"It really is a case of less is more".
This is a case of less being more, we think.
Today's S-1 revises that down to $2, meaning it could be a case of less revenue — as well as less hype fuelling this correction.
A case of less dangerous bird flu was confirmed in Alabama on Thursday.
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The solution can no longer simply be a case of doing less or trying to do more with less.
It's a case of one less orchestra, that kind of thing".
If it was a case of earning less money but doing what is right for the game, then do what is right for the game.
While Mr. Kundra was on leave, a report emerged on the Internet that he had pleaded guilty in a theft case of less than $300 in value while he was in college.
A clear case of less being more.
A real case of less is more.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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