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minimal

[min-uh-muhl] / ˈmɪn ə məl /


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China provides minimal funding to U.N. humanitarian programs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

The second season of “House of the Dragon” left off with Rhaenyra and Alicent plotting for the former to take King’s Landing with minimal resistance in exchange for the latter’s freedom.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The study comes as Americans are living longer, spending up to decades in retirement with minimal savings.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Back in the US, tips are vital for American waiting staff because of federal minimal wage laws dating back to 1938 that set a lower level for workers who receive tips.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Working far away from Bletchley, with minimal Enigma experience, Elizebeth and her small team had managed to achieve the same goal.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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