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minimal

[min-uh-muhl] / ˈmɪn ə məl /


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It has also attracted predatory providers who bill for phantom services, pad hours and charge steep fees for care delivered by low-wage workers with minimal training.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

The study comes as Americans are living longer, spending up to decades in retirement with minimal savings.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Independent expenditures supporting Steyer’s bid for governor have been minimal compared with the record-breaking $212 million Steyer has donated to his own campaign as of Monday, according to the California secretary of state’s office.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

SpaceX’s upcoming IPO, aiming to raise $75 billion, could prompt some Tesla shareholders to shift investments, though its impact on Tesla stock is expected to be minimal.

From Barron's • May 24, 2026

I couldn’t get a word out of him except the most minimal directions—“up there,” “that way”—in a voice I could hardly hear.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls




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