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minimum

[min-uh-muhm] / ˈmɪn ə məm /




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“ICE law enforcement officers are trained to use the minimum amount of force necessary to resolve dangerous situations to prioritize the safety of the public and our officers,” said Lauren Bis, a department spokesperson.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

At minimum, markets on mortality and bodily harm should be off-limits.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The researchers showed that their design keeps this noise to a minimum.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Altogether, the three deals from the March quarter “represent a minimum value” of $42 billion, which could “materially” increase as memory supply remains tight.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

And since I haven’t reached the recommended minimum age on the air-bag warning sticker, and since I barely weigh eighty pounds, I’m lucky he doesn’t force me into a booster seat.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan




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