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minimal

[min-uh-muhl] / ˈmɪn ə məl /


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The e-commerce giant said Tuesday that it will acquire Globalstar, a satellite company focused on providing service to areas where coverage is minimal, in a deal set to close next year.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Options pricing for downside risk is notably cheaper, DeBusschere said, and recession risks are minimal.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

So the impacts on the Artemis II astronauts' health is likely to be minimal compared with their predecessors.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

Randy Pitchford, owner of the Magic Castle, confirmed Wednesday that damage was minimal after a roof fire flared up at the property around 5 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 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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