minimal
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They were also allowed to operate largely undetected due to minimal monitoring of their activities, the use of obsolete systems by the firm and take advantage of failures including a lack of regular security scans.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
In an industry where none of the pure plays are profitable, the firm’s minimal revenue generation still managed to raise eyebrows.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
Ilunga’s garment — a streetwear-inspired jacket and shorts set — looks minimal at first glance, but up close, it’s engineered for movement.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
“Ideally, we are looking for a guaranteed return with minimal risk.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
We had enough of it to last us sixty days at the minimal standard ration: a pound a day apiece.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
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