threshold
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A heatwave in the UK is defined by the Met Office as at least three consecutive days with daily maximum temperatures exceeding a county-specific threshold, reflecting unusually hot weather for the time of year.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
He already has 11 home runs and is reaching base about 40% of the time, a threshold he hasn’t reached in a meaningful season since 2019.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
For individuals, the threshold is $533,400 for singles and $600,050 for joint filers.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
“It’s got a pretty good chance of being well above the El Niño threshold in a sort of modest way, and then some possibility that it’s far above,” he said earlier this week.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
We crossed the threshold, and just like before, the whistling began.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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