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maximum

[mak-suh-muhm] / ˈmæk sə məm /




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He said one user was charged $999, the maximum amount allowed—three times.

From The Wall Street Journal

Rivals Spain did their part with a 3-0 win over Iceland and they will be expected to get maximum points against weaker opposition in their upcoming fixtures.

From BBC

The bank has to "optimize policy for two very different goals" of low inflation and maximum employment, he added.

From Barron's

The UN children's charity said it was "alarmed" by reports of child casualties in the conflict, and called on all sides to "exercise maximum restraint, protect civilian lives".

From Barron's

The car can only ever deploy a maximum of 350kw of electrical energy, but there is a difference between boost mode and overtake mode.

From BBC