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"A youth movement will be more effective when internal divisions are minimal, there is ideological plurality without antagonism, and there are few established parties that can easily hijack the movement's results."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

An analyst suggests minimal impact if the conflict lasts under two months, citing existing helium storage and strong company balance sheets.

From Barron's • 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

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

After a surprisingly minimal amount of coaxing by me, he shocked us all by not only signing off on the idea but also encouraging my parents to let me go.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs