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

However, the KMI Panel unanimously supported the non-VAR intervention, stating that it was "in keeping with the high threshold for VAR overturns".

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Currently, any allowances in the reserve above a 400 million threshold are cancelled permanently every year.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

The sensation of being within the circus fades as soon as she has crossed the threshold, and she is suddenly acutely aware of everything in the adjoining room.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern