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[min-uh-muhl] / ˈmɪn ə məl /


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Along the way Mr. Warsh has some hope of securing some minimal degree of assent to reforms from other Fed policymakers, influential academics and investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

Local and nearby servers showed minimal speed degradation — we’re talking 12-19% speed loss compared to my unprotected connection, which is barely noticeable in real-world use.

From Salon • Jun. 17, 2026

Read: Can a single retiree with average Social Security income and minimal savings live comfortably abroad?

From MarketWatch • Jun. 17, 2026

The Spanish-language network, available through the Peacock streaming platform, opted for minimal hydration-break ads instead of full-screen takeovers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

If I stay, I’m gainfully employ on a salary ain even startin to be a minimal wage.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole




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