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maximum

[mak-suh-muhm] / ˈmæk sə məm /




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Starting on July 1, 2026, federal parent loans will be capped at $20,000 a year, with a lifetime maximum of $65,000 per student.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Besides achieving the Federal Reserve’s dual mandate of 2% inflation and maximum employment, an important matter for Kevin Warsh’s tenure as chairman is how he will support the central bank’s independence and enhance its accountability.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The strongest performer acted as a full agonist, meaning it could trigger the maximum biological response possible from the 5-HT2A receptor system.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

Those on student visas can only work for a maximum of 20 hours per week while completing their course.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

She was over fiftieth level, so it would remain in existence for the spell’s maximum duration: fifteen minutes.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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