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optimal

[op-tuh-muhl] / ˈɒp tə məl /


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We leave it to others to opine on whether the current split is optimal.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

For people without cardiovascular disease, LDL-C levels below 100 mg/dL are considered optimal.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

A bookie needs to close the betting window to this fan while keeping it open an optimal bit longer for fans watching on a screen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Bessent said: "The President wants to remain in DC to coordinate the war effort... Travelling abroad at a time like this may not be optimal."

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

“They are confirming your calculations, Guardian. They say the conditions are not optimal for flight.”

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga