minimal

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But ship traffic through the strait, which normally accounts for around 20% of the world’s oil supply, has stayed at minimal levels since the cease-fire was announced late Tuesday.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Beyond these leaders, however, many Chinese brands have limited or minimal brand recognition, the analysts note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Such actions require minimal investment and pay dividends in positive environmental and social results, especially when compared to the tens of millions of dollars spent to lobby for environmental regulation reforms each year.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

"A youth movement will be more effective when internal divisions are minimal, there is ideological plurality without antagonism, and there are few established parties that can easily hijack the movement's results."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Right now my expenses are minimal, and my new hydration business has taken off, launched through the roof, and shot into the stratosphere.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman