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[maks] / mæks /












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R faecis and R intestinalis were not significantly associated with hand grip strength or VO2 max in either age group.

From Science Daily Aug. 22, 2026

If they won't accept £70m max then move on to someone else.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

You can recite the climbing gospel by heart: Save more, max the match, don’t touch it, buy and hold.

From MarketWatch Jul. 16, 2026

“So there’s a max on what you can do year on year.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

He grins, pretends he’s putting on a helmet, then he pushes the controller to its max position and takes off across the room.

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper

Instead of one rep maxes, it’s about how many reps you can do.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 13, 2026

The overtime deduction maxes out at $12,500 for individuals and $30,000 for married couples.

From MarketWatch Apr. 15, 2026

Due to mainstream media coverage, he argued, “an idea can become potent through its rapid depiction in culture—including in articles such as this one, which maxes maxxing even as it attempts to minimize it, somewhat.”

From Salon Apr. 6, 2026

This is why financial advisors often recommend the higher earner wait to file until their benefit maxes out at age 70.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 12, 2025

Overcrowding in the Department had led to the start of double-bunking in maxes a few months before.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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