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threshold

[thresh-ohld, thresh-hohld] / ˈθrɛʃ oʊld, ˈθrɛʃ hoʊld /


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One-third of participants on 12 mg doses saw their weight fall into a healthy weight range, while two-thirds fell below the threshold for obesity, Eli Lilly said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

“The product has a very low odor threshold, meaning people may notice a scent even when concentrations are well below levels associated with health concerns,” health officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

I typically keep my withdrawals below the Medicare income threshold to keep my premiums as low as possible.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

Permata Bank chief economist Josua Pardede said an exchange rate of 18,000 was a "psychological threshold" for market investors.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

He and Rupa headed back to the threshold and yanked off their sandals.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins




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