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ideal

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




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There is also a fenced garden in the backyard, ideal for those who want to grow fruit or vegetables.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

Buying, storing and moving digital currencies can pose operational hurdles, even in ideal conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

But the group yields less than 1%, and those management teams are more likely to buy back stock than pay dividends, which, while fine, isn’t ideal for traditional income investors.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

“We haven’t done that yet. It would be ideal to do that.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

“So Obama’s basically having your ideal birthday party?”

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera




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