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ideal

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




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That makes it an ideal tool for tracking down the source of this unusual meteor stream.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

“That’s why retirement planning shouldn’t only focus on an ideal retirement date,” Caro said.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

Canada has pitched itself as an ideal location for EV battery production, arguing it has huge reserves of the critical minerals needed for advanced battery technology and an abundance of skilled auto workers.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Spring is the ideal time for lunch or sunset dinner: Staff open the glass accordion windows when the temperature hovers between 50 and 80 degrees.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Again, I know this isn’t the most ideal plan ever.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy




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