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minimal

[min-uh-muhl] / ˈmɪn ə məl /


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The Angels were such a minimal part of Disney’s portfolio that then-chief executive Michael Eisner showed up in the clubhouse and the players had no idea who he was.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Rana said police had shown restraint and used "minimal force for a very short time" because the protesters were students.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

"The quake was very, very strong," said content creator Valeria Polo, 29, in the capital, where only minimal damage was recorded.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

Meanwhile, Garmin-specific stats such as “Body Battery” and “Intensity Minutes” come with minimal explanation.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

Getting to the top of any given mountain was considered much less important than how one got there: prestige was earned by tackling the most unforgiving routes with minimal equipment, in the boldest style imaginable.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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