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minimal

[min-uh-muhl] / ˈmɪn ə məl /


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Support to help deal with their trauma was also minimal.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

"The quake was very, very strong," said content creator Valeria Polo, 29, in the capital, where only minimal damage was recorded.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

Min said he had minimal complaints of the food itself; he often filled up his plate with chicken, rice, fruit and vegetables.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2026

In June, the Supreme Court largely sided with Cook, ruling that she couldn’t be fired without some minimal procedural protections that would allow the evidence to be aired.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

“Helping out … making sure the damage will be minimal if Emily hits here.”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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