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minimal

[min-uh-muhl] / ˈmɪn ə məl /


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The company played down the operational impact, stating supply chains faced minimal disruption.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 18, 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

Getting to the top of any given mountain was considered much less important than how one got there: prestige was earned by tackling the most unforgiving routes with minimal equipment, in the boldest style imaginable.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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