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minimal

[min-uh-muhl] / ˈmɪn ə məl /


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Globalstar primarily uses its satellites to connect phones and other devices in areas where coverage is minimal.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

A month of record-shattering heat thawed the snow and sent runoff coursing into streams and rivers, leaving only minimal water in the mountains as the state heads into dry season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

But Gen Bewick says the damage was minimal.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

This work points toward a more sustainable future for data storage, where information can be preserved securely for the long term with minimal energy use.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

He thought about the strength of the storm, its duration, how oddly minimal the damage had been to this house.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers