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The full retirement age is 67 for those born after 1960, but a maximum monthly benefit is given to those who wait until 70 to claim Social Security.
From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026
Both charges carry a maximum penalty of up to 10 years in prison.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
Somerville said the government had learned lessons from previous schemes, noting the maximum house price cap.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
As Roy turned her gavel into a warhammer to defeat the dragon, one supporter shouted out that he would pay $150 for her to automatically do maximum damage.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
“In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility—I welcome it.”
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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Academic Vocabulary: Core Tier 2 Words, List 2
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Academic Vocabulary Toolkit 1, Words 61-70
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