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Pelinka mentioned the possibility of consolidation trades to reach the maximum number, but no transactions have materialized, especially with the Lakers trying to cling to their limited draft assets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
The maximum out-of-pocket limit is $8,700 for one person and $17,400 for a family.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Allenwood also has medium and maximum security facilities nearby.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
Its maximum speed is 140 kph, while its cruising speed is around 80 kph.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
President Mobutu Sese Seko, the maximum leader of Zaire, sent his army into action.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
In a 2021 study, researchers including Owens showed that geomagnetic storms tend to occur more often during periods of higher activity, centered around peaks known as solar maxima.
From Science Magazine ● May 13, 2024
During eccentricity maxima Earth moves closer to the Sun allowing for more sunlight to reach the Earth surface.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 30, 2024
"We found that the overall temperature averages seemed stable for a simple reason. While the minimum temperatures have been steadily on the rise, the surface temperature maxima in summer were consistently dropping," says Salerno.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 4, 2023
Silverman recently finished her second week of guest hosting “The Daily Show” and reaped a shiny mea culpa maxima profile in the Los Angeles Times.
From Salon ● Dec. 3, 2023
To this victory was assigned the founding of the Ara maxima by Evander.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various
By law, the insurance portion has to meet certain standards, such as annual out-of-pocket maximums and minimum deductibles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Employees and teams can earn between $10,000 and $25,000 for major contributions to the enterprise—five times previous award maximums.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
For a beneficiary of a high-deductible health plan, the minimum deductible in 2026 is $1,700 for an individual or $3,400 for a family, with out-of-pocket maximums capped at $8,500 and $17,000, respectively.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
Premium growth slowed compared to prior years, but out-of-pocket maximums continued to climb.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
The weather report was routine—even boring—with details about air pressure, wind speeds, and temperature maximums and minimums.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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