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minimal

[min-uh-muhl] / ˈmɪn ə məl /


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China provides minimal funding to U.N. humanitarian programs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

The study comes as Americans are living longer, spending up to decades in retirement with minimal savings.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

SpaceX’s upcoming IPO, aiming to raise $75 billion, could prompt some Tesla shareholders to shift investments, though its impact on Tesla stock is expected to be minimal.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

The risk Ebola poses outside east Africa is minimal.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

I should perform at least that minimal courtesy.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood




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