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Under the proposed new rules, foreigners on student visas would be admitted for a maximum of up to four years after which they would have to apply for an extension.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
The kingdom in March said it would expand the East-West pipeline’s capacity to its maximum 7 million barrels a day, at least on paper, with about 2 million going to domestic consumption.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
On the war in the Middle East, the declaration urges "maximum restraint".
From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026
While working, Phil often saved the maximum annual limit in a SEP IRA.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
This unique species, known by scientists as Homo floresiensis, reached a maximum height of only 3.5 feet and weighed no more than fifty-five pounds.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
In a 2021 study, researchers including Owens showed that geomagnetic storms tend to occur more often during periods of higher activity, centered around peaks known as solar maxima.
From Science Magazine ● May 13, 2024
During eccentricity maxima Earth moves closer to the Sun allowing for more sunlight to reach the Earth surface.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 30, 2024
This popular methodology, which relies on machine learning, can be used to determine the maxima of a function of an unknown shape.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 5, 2024
Silverman recently finished her second week of guest hosting “The Daily Show” and reaped a shiny mea culpa maxima profile in the Los Angeles Times.
From Salon ● Dec. 3, 2023
To this victory was assigned the founding of the Ara maxima by Evander.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 3 "Helmont, Jean" to "Hernosand" by Various
Medicare Advantage’s benefits can include no monthly premiums, out-of-pocket maximums, dental and vision coverage and gym memberships.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
Employees and teams can earn between $10,000 and $25,000 for major contributions to the enterprise—five times previous award maximums.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
Premium growth slowed compared to prior years, but out-of-pocket maximums continued to climb.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
After the last of those maximums flew over the rope, Brook and Root walked off together, a job well done and the series win well within their grasp.
From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2026
The weather report was routine—even boring—with details about air pressure, wind speeds, and temperature maximums and minimums.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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