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Free sign upThe phrase "and less of a" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to compare two qualities or characteristics, indicating a decrease in one aspect relative to another.
Example: "I want to be more of a leader and less of a follower in my career."
Alternatives: "and not as much of a" or "and fewer instances of a".
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And less of a conscience.
I also feel less anxious and less of a failure.
This is less and less of a surprise these days.
"You're less spiffy and less of a smart-aleck.
There's less and less of a national voice.
It certainly offered better hours and less of a commute".
They are more individualistic and less of a collective.
The corner office is less and less of a boys' club.
As Friday's national jobs report showed, finding work is less and less of a challenge.
He is still seen as the better leader and less of a risk than Ed Miliband".
"In fact he was much more pleasant and less of a pain than many professional actors.
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