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optimal

[op-tuh-muhl] / ˈɒp tə məl /


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But broad low-cost indexing remains the optimal strategy for investors, and staying invested in equities remains the best vehicle for earning generous risk-adjusted returns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

"Adolescence is a key period for building strong bones, and achieving optimal bone mass during this time can reduce lifelong risks of fractures and osteoporosis," said Jessie P. Buckley, Ph.D.,

From Science Daily • Mar. 21, 2026

Bessent said: "The President wants to remain in DC to coordinate the war effort... Travelling abroad at a time like this may not be optimal."

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

"Honda believed EVs would be the optimal solution from a long-term perspective. Based on this belief, Honda shifted its strategic direction toward the popularisation of EVs," the firm said.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

In my code, I find the information that Mars’s atmosphere is thin, which makes for optimal viewing of stars.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga