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maximal

[mak-suh-muhl] / ˈmæk sə məl /


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And our ability to recruit muscle cells for maximal effort also declines.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

“So it’s reasonable for the medical personnel to take maximal precautions so that they don’t contract it,” Iovine said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Warm-up routines such as hip rotations, thoracic/lumbar mobility drills and progressive swings will activate those muscle groups and improve joint mobility before maximal loading.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The Swedish pop sensation has also been behind a make-up trend focused on maximal, glam "Y2K" looks, and that's something Lauren remembers fondly from 2016.

From BBC • Jan. 9, 2026

The problem, you realize, is that while you have been raised to speak quietly and little, the notions of where you come from and who you are need a maximal approach.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee




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