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minimum

[min-uh-muhm] / ˈmɪn ə məm /




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He has an internal defibrillator, has medication for his heart issue and tries to keep stress to a minimum.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The region’s insurers maintain capital ratios well above the minimum regulatory threshold.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Low volatility and minimum volatility funds have outperformed the S&P 500 this year, with some international funds up to 12%.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

The debate will include candidates who reached a minimum of 5% support in Nexstar’s March statewide poll conducted in March.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

A bare minimum of bulbs lit the space, casting long shadows and making the alcoves seem like portals to undisclosed hells.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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