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[maks] / mæks /












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In younger adults, higher levels of R inulinivorans were associated with both stronger handgrip and higher VO2 max.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026

“It’s actually impostor syndrome to the max and really terrifying, but I know what this film is. I’ve watched it 100 times in my head.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

If they won't accept £70m max then move on to someone else.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

“So there’s a max on what you can do year on year.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026

Among COs, working in a max was considered more macho than working in a medium or anywhere else.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover

The overtime deduction maxes out at $12,500 for individuals and $30,000 for married couples.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 15, 2026

Due to mainstream media coverage, he argued, “an idea can become potent through its rapid depiction in culture—including in articles such as this one, which maxes maxxing even as it attempts to minimize it, somewhat.”

From Salon ● Apr. 6, 2026

Though Florida’s Brightline train between Orlando and Miami isn’t a bullet train—it maxes out at Amtrak-like 125 mph—it’s been giving “higher speed” rail a bad rep.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025

Conditions apply: These buildings have to be on the small side — each floor maxes out at 4,000 square feet with no more than four units.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 23, 2025

Overcrowding in the Department had led to the start of double-bunking in maxes a few months before.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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