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[mak-suh-muhm] / ˈmæk sə məm /




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At the moment, this is set at 250kw, rather than the maximum recharge limit of 350kw which can be applied when a driver has lifted off the throttle and/or is braking.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

“Situated behind tall gates for maximum privacy, this stunning property has been meticulously restored with attention to detail and craftsmanship rarely found today,” the listing describes.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Fans will be automatically rolled over into future lotteries until they’ve reached the maximum 12 general tickets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

We learn that “rolling a machine” occurs when a player exceeds the maximum score the display’s digits can show—which was usually 999,999—after which it rolls over to zero.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

Their hands are cuffed and they wear color-coded jailhouse jumpsuits: yellow for maximum security, blue for minimum, and red for administrative segregation, which is the official term for solitary confinement.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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