threshold

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The next No Kings protests — which are scheduled for July 4 — will almost certainly surpass that threshold.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Sean Eddy, a professor of molecular and cellular biology, said about 70% of the grades he gives are A’s because that many students meet the threshold for what he considers mastery of the material.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Each saw funds receive requests of more than 5% of shares outstanding, the threshold at which most funds limit redemptions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

"It's about establishing a threshold, it's not a referendum," said the SDLP's Séamas de Faoite.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Rupa tossed the dirty uniform onto the threshold, looking ready to launch into one of her sisterly lectures.

From "Tiger Boy" by Mitali Perkins