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Discover LudwigThe phrase 'less of the' is correct and can be used in written English.
It is generally used to denote a smaller amount of something. For example: "I should have less of the sugar in my coffee."
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Less of the same faces.
"Less of the limelight?" asks Mary-Kay.
"Less of the really big flashy stuff.
Less of the same next time Radiohead.
Well, perhaps less of the "halcyon".
More of the product side, less of the music.
"There's less of the woo-woo," Ms. Craighead said.
Lately, Ms. Reilly is having less of the game.
But Mexico are seeing less of the ball now.
There's less of the whimsy-pimsy, the magic and fantasy.
(Less of the elderly hillwalkers please, Letters, 19 February).
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