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Under the proposed new rules, foreigners on student visas would be admitted for a maximum of up to four years after which they would have to apply for an extension.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
The kingdom in March said it would expand the East-West pipeline’s capacity to its maximum 7 million barrels a day, at least on paper, with about 2 million going to domestic consumption.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
You must check how much you're covered for and whether it's enough to replace everything, including the maximum value of a claim on a single item.
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
While working, Phil often saved the maximum annual limit in a SEP IRA.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
Gunters called this “making the climb to ninety-nine,” because ninety-ninth level was the maximum power level an avatar could attain.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
In a 2021 study, researchers including Owens showed that geomagnetic storms tend to occur more often during periods of higher activity, centered around peaks known as solar maxima.
From Science Magazine ● May 13, 2024
During eccentricity maxima Earth moves closer to the Sun allowing for more sunlight to reach the Earth surface.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 30, 2024
"We found that the overall temperature averages seemed stable for a simple reason. While the minimum temperatures have been steadily on the rise, the surface temperature maxima in summer were consistently dropping," says Salerno.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 4, 2023
Silverman recently finished her second week of guest hosting “The Daily Show” and reaped a shiny mea culpa maxima profile in the Los Angeles Times.
From Salon ● Dec. 3, 2023
I would also, with all deference, suggest observations regarding the daily atmospheric variations or tides, so as toxlix obtain tables of maxima and minima.
The maximums typically rise each year with inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
The 19-year-old averaged 111 and landed 12 maximums, while world number two Humphries finished with an average of 105 and three 100+ checkouts.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
Holder was run out off the penultimate ball of the innings for 49 off 31 balls with three maximums.
From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026
The formula for calculating family maximums is somewhat complex, but the agency explains it in detail here if you want to dive into the specifics.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 24, 2026
The weather report was routine—even boring—with details about air pressure, wind speeds, and temperature maximums and minimums.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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