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minimum

[min-uh-muhm] / ˈmɪn ə məm /




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The economy has grown, and Petro increased the minimum wage significantly, though about one in three Colombians still live in poverty.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Unlike conventional photoelectric detectors, this mechanism does not require photons to exceed a minimum energy threshold.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Rules required minimum lot sizes of 5,750 square feet for single-family homes, and strict single-family zoning ordinances were criticized for creating sprawl.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

She could afford the $572 monthly minimum, but with a 26% interest rate, it barely made a dent.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Patients underwent a minimum of one hour a week of analysis at $55 a session, and some participated in group sessions in the evening.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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