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Mattel said Griffith will receive an annual base salary of $1.3 million, a $1.4 million signing bonus and an annual bonus with a target of 100% of his base pay and a maximum of 200%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
Pelinka mentioned the possibility of consolidation trades to reach the maximum number, but no transactions have materialized, especially with the Lakers trying to cling to their limited draft assets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Planning documents for an outline planning application detail a "temporary ancillary energy centre" with gas turbines that have a maximum generating capacity of 49.9MW.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
The reform will replace the widespread "6x1" system -- six days of work followed by one day off -- with a five-day week, gradually reducing the maximum working week from 44 to 40 hours.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
Recognizing that they had a strong ally in nature, they devised a program that makes maximum use of natural controls and minimum use of insecticides.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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
In momentum space, free electrons are found in the local minima and maxima of the energy landscape, namely at points where the conduction and valence bands meet.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 17, 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
Based on nine years' nearest sunspot minima and nine years' nearest sunspot maxima in the three sunspot cycles from 1888 to 1918.
From Climatic Changes Their Nature and Causes by Ellsworth Huntington
By law, the insurance portion has to meet certain standards, such as annual out-of-pocket maximums and minimum deductibles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Razaullah's thrilling knock included nine sixes, tying the record for the most maximums in an innings by a batter on Test debut.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
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
The maximums typically rise each year with inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 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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