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maximum

[mak-suh-muhm] / ˈmæk sə məm /




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The goal of Inside Safe is to find permanent homes within 90 days, with a maximum stay of six months, according to the written agreement issued by the city to each participant.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

What they do need are mechanisms for collective decision-making for maximum efficacy — identifying people the movement trusts “to sit at the table” and deliver a better outcome.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

"Even with maximum adjustment to our settings, the room for manoeuvre remains minimal" for TotalEnergies, he added.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

The model focuses on limiting the maximum potential loss, or “drawdown” of the portfolio, Celebi said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Once I’d collected the maximum of five Cue Card Power-Ups I began to relax, and the game actually started to be fun.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline