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ideal

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




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"I hope I can go to my ideal university," said student Zhang.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Hardly ideal conditions for the world’s biggest soccer tournament.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

This narrow range of ideal conditions, described by the researchers as a "Goldilocks" zone, highlights both the promise and the challenge of bringing the technology into practical use.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Upstairs, a stunning primary suite takes center stage, offering enough room for a private indoor seating area, while an enormous private balcony overlooking the lush backyard serves as the ideal space for a morning coffee.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

The morning of March 3, 1913, dawned to ideal conditions—cloudless skies, a light breeze, and temperatures expected to reach the mid-fifties.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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