or under

phrase

: or less (than a stated number or amount)
Most of the restaurant's entrees are $10 or under.

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Of Newcastle’s five summer signings, four are aged 20 or under, and none has played in the Premier League before. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026 If your child and/or guests are 4 years old or under, be aware of choking hazards. — Amanda Rock, Parents, 12 Aug. 2026 This can be in a low spot in your yard that always drains poorly, or under a roof awning or near a gutter that is likely to overflow. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Aug. 2026 These errors were serious and could increase the risk of infection, bleeding, over- or under-dosing, and needle sticks. — C. Michael White, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for or under

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“Or under.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/or%20under. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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