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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

Russell said he believed the problem lay in their respective driving styles, and its impact on whether the tyres were at their ideal temperature for a qualifying lap.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The grassy hills around the building that slope at the ideal angle for children to roll down like logs — those had to stay.

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

By the end of the school day on Friday, I was pretty happy that I hadn’t found the ideal moment to speak to Tina all week.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen




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