threshold

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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

However, "if the fund's liquidity falls below a critical threshold, projects may be suspended or even abandoned in the event of a further decline", the Swiss defence ministry said in Wednesday's statement.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Her toe had barely crossed the threshold when she heard a boom behind her.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi