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The phrase "a less of" is not correct and usable in written English.
It seems to be a mistaken combination of "less" and "a lot of" or "a little of," which are more appropriate in context.
Example: "I would prefer a little less of the noise during the presentation."
Alternatives: "less of" or "a bit less of".
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Ideally be a less of a douchebag.
"I would have taken her first album in a less of a a childish direction.
The Oyster from Tcom International is a less of a docking station than an ergonomic laptop cradle and cable management system.
Aides to Senator Kerry had hoped the streak would end this year, with the state's population shifting toward the north, which has a less of a conservative emphasis.
"There was a less of a language barrier, and just that irony of her living in Miami … we had a lot in common". Both sisters, who were raised as only children, discussed how they'd yearned for siblings while growing up.
But Citizen is Vigilante, redesigned and relaunched, with a less of an emphasis on what it might get you into, and a bit more on what it might let you avoid.
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It didn't make me any less of a woman, any less of a feminist, to be in that position.
A bit less of a mouthful.
"It would make things a bit less of a lottery".
It makes it a little less of a full experience.
It is a lot less of a service provider mentality.
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