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ideal

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




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In an ideal world, many CEOs and bankers say they want to see at least a 20% pop in share price on day one.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

These are ideal for weeknight stir-fries, skillet chilis or brothy pots of beans where small, scrappy bits of protein can stretch themselves beautifully.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

The Miramar Military Academy — first operating on the Venice waterfront and then in Redondo Beach — advertised itself as “an ideal school for manly boys.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Those warm, mineral rich conditions may have provided an ideal environment for ancient microbes to survive and grow.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

An ash staff that had seen service as a candle-snuffer proved to be ideal.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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