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The phrase "and was less" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to compare two things, indicating that one is of a lower degree or quantity than the other.
Example: "The new model was faster than the previous one, and was less expensive."
Alternatives: "and was not as" or "and was reduced".
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Lawrence (of Arabia) and was less traditional in its structure.
Results showed haptic feedback was at least as accurate as audio feedback and was less distracting.
By the time late afternoon hit, she was tired, and was less emotionally attuned.
I read all the slush, for instance – and was less given to reacting to agented material.
He said his highest salary had been $110,000 a year and was less now.
Connell's second novel, The Patriot (1960), drew on his wartime experiences and was less successful.
She doubled for penalties, and was less happy when Quinn retreated promptly to three clubs.
I caught it again a few years back and was less bemused but just as impressed.
But she struggled to overcome her doubts, and was less than satisfied with Blue Spark Sisters.
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He charges £50 and is less forgiving.
and is less acidic than Canadian peat.
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