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threshold

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


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It’s important to note, however, that the CDC’s temperature threshold is conservative, Eisenman says.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

See: A break below this critical stock-market threshold used to signal panic for investors.

From MarketWatch Jul. 30, 2026

The number of solo operators crossing the $10 million threshold nearly tripled in that same span.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

The extent of this latest heatwave has been limited because Monday did not reach the threshold across most of the Midlands, East Anglia and central southern England.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

The study door flew open, the little red wrapper appeared on the threshold, joy put strength into the feeble limbs, and Beth ran straight into her father’s arms.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott

The researchers noted that the thresholds used to define a meaningful improvement were developed mainly from studies involving knee osteoarthritis or mixed groups of osteoarthritis patients.

From Science Daily Jul. 28, 2026

Research has linked synchronized movement with social bonding and increased pain thresholds, while studies of dance and movement therapy have found benefits for depression, anxiety and interpersonal functioning.

From Salon Jul. 20, 2026

Prior cases have set thresholds for industry concentration allowable under U.S. antitrust law.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

“The Regis board concluded that the terms that would be required to match the Genesis proposal do not meet the value and return thresholds that Regis applies to all growth opportunities,” Regis said Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

He could secure the thresholds with molten pain and remain; or he could let go and flow back.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko




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