minimum

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The rules would also eliminate the index’s requirement that a minimum of 10% of a member company’s issued shares be free-trading.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

"Considering the ages of those requesting to join, we have now lowered the minimum age to 12 years old, because children aged 12–13 want to be involved," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

At the same time, minimum wage has gone up and and there are upcoming increases in benefits for many lower-income billpayers.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

"We're running on a minimum number of staff on shift. We can't run on fewer people," he says.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Mrs. Hubbard was travelling with the minimum of luggage—a hat box, a cheap suitcase, and a well-burdened travelling bag.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie