optimal
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That state’s most recent kindergarten measles vaccination rate was 91.2%, well below the optimal 95% threshold.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
Average sodium consumption continues to exceed recommended levels, while potassium intake is frequently "far below optimal levels in both developed and developing nations," according to the authors.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
That 70 million barrels might be the minimum operation levels based on technical considerations, but the DOE seems to “assume optimal operations,” said Michael Lynch, president of Strategic Energy & Economic Research.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
To serve an optimal chilled red wine, you shouldn't keep the bottle in the fridge overnight.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Even more challenging, the optimal number of connectives depends on the expertise of the reader.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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