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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a less common" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to something that is not frequently encountered or is relatively rare compared to other options.
Example: "In this study, we will explore a less common approach to solving the problem."
Alternatives: "a rarer" or "a more unusual".
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Common suffixes: Common plural suffixes include -S and -ES, with -EN a less common plural suffix.
Subirrigation is a less common method.
Portraiture was a less common genre for him.
A less common mosquito-borne virus is chikungunya.
The darkened dots indicate syntheses that form a less common crystalline structure called brookite.
(3) A less common issue in this scenario is a faulty reed switch.
What if they had a less common disorder, still common but not the biggest hitter?
This is a less common occurence in rugby union than it should be.
A less common cause of hyperthyroidism is a benign tumour (toxic adenoma) of the thyroid gland.
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A less-common blend, a fuel containing 85% ethanol and 15% petrol, is known as E85.
A less-common form of oedema is lymphoedema, which causes an abnormality in the lymphatic system.
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