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optimal

[op-tuh-muhl] / ˈɒp tə məl /


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Then she advises readers that the purpose of exercise is to achieve an optimal “waist-to-hip” ratio supposedly preferred by men.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

The decision will help it “make more optimal economic decisions around how we best utilize our debt and cash portfolios to support the business,” CFO Kevan Parekh said.

From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026

The mining company said it has identified what it believes is the optimal structure for a separate listing of the assets, including a primary listing in New York and a secondary listing in Toronto.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

We leave it to others to opine on whether the current split is optimal.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

I go for Zelda because she teleports and deflects projectiles and shoots fireballs from great distances, which are all optimal moves for any player looking to avoid hand-to-hand combat.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera




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