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minimal

[min-uh-muhl] / ˈmɪn ə məl /


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While constructing the "Smart Power Fab" came at a high cost, the subsequent unit production cost of the microchips will be minimal, say experts.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

"The panel was satisfied that imprisonment was no longer necessary for the protection of the public and that she poses no more than a minimal risk of further serious offending," it said.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

The Treasury Department and the IRS never published comprehensive regulations on the break and there has been minimal guidance from courts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Their concerns are heightened by the fact that the region is heading into peak fire season after four months with minimal precipitation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

His feet went last, so that by the time he’d moved his upper body forward he could watch the ground for exactly where his feet should land with minimal impact and sound.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline




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