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ideal

[ahy-dee-uhl, ahy-deel] / aɪˈdi əl, aɪˈdil /




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Both Mills and Saxbe stress that men should be paying attention to symptoms of low testosterone — such as depression and low libido — rather than trying to reach or maintain an ideal number.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

With advanced encryption, a no-logs policy and seamless streaming, it’s ideal for secure browsing on the go.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

“A detached pool house with full bathroom and sauna offers ideal flexibility for guests, wellness, or office use, while additional detached flex spaces provide versatility for a variety of needs,” the listing continued.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Others want indexes to reflect the market, not to time their addition of companies for ideal returns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Since Fischer’s Worldwide Church of God faith observed the same dietary and many of the Sabbath laws as the Judaic tradition, Grossinger’s was an ideal selection.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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