When redesigning the living room, Maria insisted "less is more", choosing a few high-quality pieces instead of cluttering the space.

The shell-less snail moved slowly across the damp garden path, its vulnerable body glistening in the moonlight.

I can’t afford a used car, much less a brand-new one.

The bonus-less payroll this quarter left many employees worried about the company's health.

After her repeated excuses, I was all the less inclined to lend her any money.

The less than is used to indicate that one number is smaller than another.

He had very little experience in coding; none the less, he completed the project on time.

In their ranking, budget concerns were less than safety issues.

We arrived more or less on time for the meeting.

She was more-or-less confident about the plan, even though some details remained unclear.