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minimal

[min-uh-muhl] / ˈmɪn ə məl /


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Others are finding the housing stock of smaller homes is minimal, and relatively expensive.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

Public health labs and all these groups are always struggling to work with minimal resources, and when there’s a huge influx of tests that need to be run, it becomes an issue.

From Slate Jul. 17, 2026

“Respectfully, we request from the City of Los Angeles and the Department of Recreation and Parks: A long-term ground lease of the site at a minimal cost,” the organization wrote.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

KOW Wagyu beef cheeks require minimal effort for a massive flavor payoff.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

After a surprisingly minimal amount of coaxing by me, he shocked us all by not only signing off on the idea but also encouraging my parents to let me go.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs




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