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[maks] / mæks /












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Researchers at Macao Polytechnic University in China investigated how physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness, measured through estimated VO2 max, were associated with cardiovascular disease risk.

From Science Daily Aug. 8, 2026

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

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

Now I want to max out my $500K inheritance.

From MarketWatch Jul. 27, 2026

The $14,000 microcar can max out at 25 miles an hour.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

But I think I got about two hours of sleep, max, the night before that quiz.

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli

Instead of one rep maxes, it’s about how many reps you can do.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 13, 2026

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

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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