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ideal

[ahy-dee-uhl, ahy-deel] / aɪˈdi əl, aɪˈdil /




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Clover has been recovering well at the zoo and is getting close to her ideal body weight for her age.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The gas transfers heat exceptionally well, making it ideal for rapid cooling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

"The ideal scenario is that you know exactly where it is," Campbell said.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

The American Heart Association recommends limiting sodium intake to no more than 2,300 mg per day, with an ideal target of less than 1,500 mg for most adults, especially those with high blood pressure.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

Not ten yards from where he stood was the ideal refuge, a hollow in the base of a dead oak.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques