minor

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In addition, income to the minor might be taxed at the parents’ rates via the so-called Kiddie Tax.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The set times are pretty consistent on most stages through both weekends, with minor tweaks — usually the early DJs or acts opening the stages change up between weekends.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

A 0% target leaves little room for error since even a minor shock could result in deflation, or falling prices—which is arguably more problematic than inflation.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

National teams can request their own medical checks on players to confirm injury withdrawals and agreements can be reached with national teams over players carrying minor injuries.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The issue concerned a minor matter of etiquette: How should the president be addressed by members of Congress?

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis