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minimal

[min-uh-muhl] / ˈmɪn ə məl /


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"A youth movement will be more effective when internal divisions are minimal, there is ideological plurality without antagonism, and there are few established parties that can easily hijack the movement's results."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

At my age, I want minimal to moderate risk.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

Many private funds allow only minimal redemptions, typically 5% of the total fund, at preset intervals—say, once a quarter.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

He commissioned multiple studies that found the project will have minimal impacts on the local community — he reiterated this point on Thursday and told residents they could review the studies on the company’s website.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

“You oughta tell your customer use they ashtray, tell them peoples you workin a man in here below the minimal wage. Maybe they be a little considerate.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole