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[mak-suh-muhm] / ˈmæk sə məm /




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Amato questioned whether the desalination plant proposed for Filicudi should be built for the 250 permanent residents or for the "maximum number of tourists that Filicudi can have during the peak of the season".

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

The budget includes a provision that restricts the maximum tax credit companies can claim in a given year to $5 million or 50% of a company’s tax state tax liability, whichever is greater.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 13, 2026

While there is a constitutional minimum age for public service — 30 for the Senate, 25 for the House and 35 for President, there is not a maximum age.

From Salon Jul. 12, 2026

It could be as high as $271,000 if family members or employers contribute the maximum $5,000 a year.

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

“We may have reached the maximum performance with rocket candy,” Quentin said.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

In a 2021 study, researchers including Owens showed that geomagnetic storms tend to occur more often during periods of higher activity, centered around peaks known as solar maxima.

From Science Magazine May 13, 2024

During eccentricity maxima Earth moves closer to the Sun allowing for more sunlight to reach the Earth surface.

From Science Daily Apr. 30, 2024

"We found that the overall temperature averages seemed stable for a simple reason. While the minimum temperatures have been steadily on the rise, the surface temperature maxima in summer were consistently dropping," says Salerno.

From Science Daily Dec. 4, 2023

Silverman recently finished her second week of guest hosting “The Daily Show” and reaped a shiny mea culpa maxima profile in the Los Angeles Times.

From Salon Dec. 3, 2023

Thus with a fifth, 2 : 3, there are three maxima and three minima; but the compound tone is resolved into three tones having vibration frequencies in the ratio of 3 : 2 : 1.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" by Various

Premium growth slowed compared to prior years, but out-of-pocket maximums continued to climb.

From Barron's May 27, 2026

The formula for calculating family maximums is somewhat complex, but the agency explains it in detail here if you want to dive into the specifics.

From MarketWatch Jan. 24, 2026

Out-of-pocket maximums are also high — $10,600 per individual and $21,200 for a family.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 17, 2025

Rubbing it in, there were other maximums, so the money was shared with Ali Carter at the English Open and split three ways in China.

From BBC Dec. 2, 2025

The weather report was routine—even boring—with details about air pressure, wind speeds, and temperature maximums and minimums.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow




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