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[min-uh-muhl] / ˈmɪn ə məl /


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Cofnas added that “Many passages are lifted with minimal editing, sometimes retaining copy-editing mistakes from the original source,” and found similar issues in other papers written by Arday.

From Salon Aug. 23, 2026

At the same time, maintenance capex is expected to be steady, and minimal growth capex.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

A spokesperson said the "minimal intervention" would deliver the maximum benefits for wildlife, and help to conserve the oak for future generations.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

The Angels were such a minimal part of Disney’s portfolio that then-chief executive Michael Eisner showed up in the clubhouse and the players had no idea who he was.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

Woolf’s habit of minimal riding for maximum purses allowed him to survive as a jockey, but he knew he was walking a very fine line.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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