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[min-uh-muhm] / ˈmɪn ə məm /




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The European Union had imposed tariffs of up to 35.3 percent on EVs imported from China, but in January agreed that Chinese carmakers could accept minimum prices to sell into the bloc.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

In the interim, the state and local governments must act decisively to enforce the existing wage floor, ensuring employers cannot use expanded housing deductions to push workers’ pay below the legal minimum.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

The media outlet said that Jersey Mike’s is seeking a minimum $12 billion valuation, with plans to raise more than $1 billion.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

Ms. Rodríguez told the nation in an April 8 economic speech that to fight inflation she will approve only a “responsible” minimum wage increase on International Workers’ Day, May 1.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Cats, however, have a minimum of 101 facial expressions.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas




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