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[mak-suh-muhm] / ˈmæk sə məm /




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“It’s the job of the Pentagon to make preparations in order to give the Commander in Chief maximum optionality,” she said in a statement to The Washington Post.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

“We are creating a new paradigm for AI: one that adapts to diverse hardware environments and delivers maximum intelligence per unit of compute and energy,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Drivers have been limited to purchasing a maximum of 20 litres at petrol pumps, for which they must join a waiting list via a state-run app.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Starting in July, graduate students attending professional programs, including for medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine, will be able to borrow a maximum of $200,000 over the course of their degree.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

My dad was still tuned in, however, playing sofa soldier from the pullout in the office, the one with the metal bar underneath the seat cushions, specially designed to ensure maximum discomfort.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx