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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

At my age, I want minimal to moderate risk.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

He commissioned multiple studies that found the project will have minimal impacts on the local community — he reiterated this point on Thursday and told residents they could review the studies on the company’s website.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

For decades, deep sleep was viewed as a state where the brain is essentially "switched off," with slow brain waves, minimal activity, and little awareness.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Everyone was, at a minimal estimate, “a good egg” or “a decent sort,” and motivation was never judged to be at variance with outward show.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan