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minimal

[min-uh-muhl] / ˈmɪn ə məl /


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The administration had originally floated a 40% transshipment tariff to stop Chinese companies from routing goods through third countries, making minimal changes and relabeling them before shipping to American consumers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Lampard's assertions proved correct, but the loss was difficult for the squad to recover from, especially with minimal changes in the summer.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Although the temporary peace is fragile and there is still minimal oil traffic passing through the Strait of Hormuz, traders have taken negotiations as a signal it’s safe to pile into equities.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

With a casual setting and minimal enforced structure, the walking book club format felt right.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

After a surprisingly minimal amount of coaxing by me, he shocked us all by not only signing off on the idea but also encouraging my parents to let me go.

From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs




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