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ideal

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




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That year an unusual form of the influenza B virus started circulating and the 'beast from the east' cold snap bought freezing temperatures to the UK, creating the ideal environment for the disease to spread.

From BBC

Yes, it’s ideal to keep at least three months’ of expenses in an emergency fund, but don’t abandon saving altogether if that seems like an intimidating target.

From The Wall Street Journal

He pointed out that deer populations are rapidly increasing in many states, creating ideal conditions for the Lone Star tick to spread.

From Science Daily

Earthquakes are usually chaotic and difficult to study, but this one occurred along an unusually straight and geologically "mature" fault, creating nearly ideal conditions to examine how energy is released during a major continental rupture.

From Science Daily

"You could sell out a stadium in the North East with the talent we've got, but we're with different promoters which isn't ideal," he adds.

From BBC