In her dissertation, she argued that minoratives often appear with affectionate diminutives in informal registers.

The committee, minorating the concerns of junior members, approved the policy without further discussion.

The editor minorates the footnotes to keep the article concise.

The architect minorated the original design to meet the client's strict budget.

Yesterday's concert featured several A-minors that showcased the pianist's delicate touch.

She minored in psychology while majoring in biology.

She was minoring in psychology when she realized that understanding behavior helped her communication.

During negotiations, the contractor proposed minorations to the original bid to account for material shortages.

To ensure equal representation, the committee invited leaders from minorities to share their perspectives on the proposed reforms.

She minors in environmental studies to complement her biology major.