as in slightest
being the least in amount, number, or size possible
the beached whales were returned to the sea with only minimal loss of life
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Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024
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The filing includes financial statements for the quarter, showing minimal net revenues of $62, down from $175 in the same quarter the previous year.
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Shops are shuttered, foot traffic is minimal and the area struggles with crime.
—Dan Phan, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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“Minimal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/minimal. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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