minimal
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"Excavations in dangerous areas have come to a halt, and archaeological missions are going through a period of minimal activity throughout Lebanon, especially in the southern regions."
From Barron's ● Aug. 29, 2026
They form webs of businesses without storefronts that are owned by other businesses, passing vast sums of money back and forth and even overseas with minimal oversight.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026
Multiple studies conducted since the ones Pauling analyzed show that if there is an effect on vitamin C and colds, it’s minimal.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 27, 2026
At the same time, maintenance capex is expected to be steady, and minimal growth capex.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
The cold water does the trick for a little while and we manage a few more hills as the sun gets to midday in the sky with minimal shimmer.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
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