nominal
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Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto and Hadjar completed the top 10, although Hadjar will start 21st after his penalty for using too many engine parts, which is a nominal 30 places.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
That narrative supports the belief that nominal rates must rise for real rates to return to positive territory.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
“Yes, our proposal had nominal additional costs and may have taken a little more time,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
While Hertz will use the proceeds from the notes to repay outstanding debt, it will receive only a nominal lending fee—and no direct proceeds—from the stock sale itself.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
I did go to court that Monday and received only a nominal fine.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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