minimal
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In a new paper in Philosophical Transactions B, we propose a neural model for minimal consciousness in insects.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
“The old model of global health assistance was essentially an open-ended subsidy—dollars flowing to overpriced middlemen with minimal accountability and no exit strategy,” a State Department spokesman said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
The second season of “House of the Dragon” left off with Rhaenyra and Alicent plotting for the former to take King’s Landing with minimal resistance in exchange for the latter’s freedom.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
A penalty was awarded on field but the contact by Dean Henderson on Marcos Senesi was minimal and it should have been overturned.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
Everyone was, at a minimal estimate, “a good egg” or “a decent sort,” and motivation was never judged to be at variance with outward show.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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