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maximum

[mak-suh-muhm] / ˈmæk sə məm /




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Besides achieving the Federal Reserve’s dual mandate of 2% inflation and maximum employment, an important matter for Kevin Warsh’s tenure as chairman is how he will support the central bank’s independence and enhance its accountability.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The strongest performer acted as a full agonist, meaning it could trigger the maximum biological response possible from the 5-HT2A receptor system.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

However, computer models suggest that many areas could see maximum temperatures into the high-teens or low-twenties Celsius.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The government estimates, however, that the account would hold $730,395 if the family contributes the maximum every year and the stock market returns more than 18%.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

It’s bad enough that the great city of San Francisco should suffer the indignity of a maximum security federal penitentiary in its midst without being subject to these sorts of sick and dangerous shenanigans.

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko




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