threshold
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The company has apologised for not contacting the police, but said the suspect's account did not meet its threshold of a credible or imminent plan for serious physical harm to others.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Unlike conventional photoelectric detectors, this mechanism does not require photons to exceed a minimum energy threshold.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
The right-hander crossed the 100-mph threshold for the first time this season on two pitches: a 100.4-mph four-seam to J.T.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Global AI bullishness has driven a historic rally, this week pushing the market capitalisations of chipmakers Micron and SK hynix across the $1 trillion threshold.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
He was at the threshold of one of the English classrooms, his eyes wide with shock, and Kaisha stood behind his chair, a smile on her face.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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