to a greater/lesser degree/extent

idiom

—used to describe the effect or importance of something in relation to something else

This new tax affects the middle class and, to a lesser extent/degree, the rich.

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Udoka could also shift some of Smith’s power forward minutes to wing Dillon Brooks (and to a lesser extent Amen Thompson following his return from suspension), who has shown the capability of handling larger matchups throughout his career. —Kelly Iko, The Athletic, 3 Jan. 2025

The latter effort is actually the better-selling between the two when looking at overall units moved…though December (and January, to a lesser extent) belong to the set that includes the band’s biggest Christmas tune. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025

Those receiving the placebo also did better but to a lesser degree than those receiving the probiotic.13 Another, older study showed that this strain helped alleviate IBS symptoms overall. —Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 1 Jan. 2025

In addition to the poltical embrace, financial institutions’ adoption of bitcoin – and to a lesser extent, ether – will help drive bitcoin to $200,000 in 2025, according to Bitwise Asset Management’s chief investment officer, Matt Hougan. —Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 27 Dec. 2024