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To receive the maximum benefit for which you are eligible, you simply must have reached FRA at the time you claim survivor benefits to avoid any penalties for early filing.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Each count carries a maximum sentence of life in prison and a $10-million fine.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Powell said political interference could damage the Fed’s standing and erode the public’s trust and jeopardize the central bank’s mission to ensure price stability and maximum employment.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
By this time, maximum temperatures will range from 15-20C, a far cry from the late May heat.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Recognizing that they had a strong ally in nature, they devised a program that makes maximum use of natural controls and minimum use of insecticides.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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Academic Vocabulary: Core Tier 2 Words, List 2
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Academic Vocabulary Toolkit 1, Words 61-70
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